US Bridges

136th Ave NE over Apple Creek

Fair

Burleigh County, North Dakota · 8 North 2 West Sterling · Structure no. 000000008130260

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

136th Ave NE over Apple Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 136th Ave NE over Apple Creek in Burleigh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries136th Ave NE
CrossesApple Creek
Location8 North 2 West Sterling
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBurleigh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.95293, -100.33683
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2019)
Projected traffic35 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 136th Ave NE over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 136th Ave 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 2023.

How much traffic does 136th Ave NE over Apple Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 136th Ave NE over Apple Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 136th Ave NE over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.