US Bridges

214th Avenue NE over Apple Creek

Good

Burleigh County, North Dakota · 1 West 7 South of Wing · Structure no. 000000008131200

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

214th Avenue NE over Apple Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 214th Avenue NE over Apple Creek in Burleigh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries214th Avenue NE
CrossesApple Creek
Location1 West 7 South of Wing
RouteCounty Highway 822
Coordinates47.04007, -100.31658
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 214th Avenue NE over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 214th Avenue 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 214th Avenue NE over Apple Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 214th Avenue NE over Apple Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 214th Avenue NE over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.