US Bridges

158th ST NE over Apple Creek

Good

Burleigh County, North Dakota · 2 North of Menoken · Structure no. 000000008121330

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

158th ST NE over Apple Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 158th ST NE over Apple Creek in Burleigh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries158th ST NE
CrossesApple Creek
Location2 North of Menoken
RouteCounty Highway 821
Coordinates46.85341, -100.54088
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 158th ST NE over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 158th ST NE over Apple Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does 158th ST NE over Apple Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 158th ST NE over Apple Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 158th ST NE over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.