US Bridges

145th ST NE over Apple Creek

Fair

Burleigh County, North Dakota · 1 West 8 South of Regan · Structure no. 000000008119210

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

145th ST NE over Apple Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 145th ST NE over Apple Creek in Burleigh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries145th ST NE
CrossesApple Creek
Location1 West 8 South of Regan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.03734, -100.55891
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2019)
Projected traffic5 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 145th ST NE over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 145th ST NE over Apple Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 145th ST NE over Apple Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 145th ST NE over Apple Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 145th ST NE over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.