US Bridges

162nd Ave NE over Creek

Fair

Burleigh County, North Dakota · 3 West 11 North Mckenzie · Structure no. 000000008124240

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

162nd Ave NE over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 162nd Ave NE over Creek in Burleigh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries162nd Ave NE
CrossesCreek
Location3 West 11 North Mckenzie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBurleigh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.98236, -100.46406
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 162nd Ave NE over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 162nd Ave NE over 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 2023.

How much traffic does 162nd Ave NE over Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 162nd Ave NE over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 162nd Ave NE over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.