US Bridges

Rosser Avenue over Hay Creek

Fair

Burleigh County, North Dakota · East Rosser Ave-Bismarck · Structure no. 0000BISM09

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosser Avenue over Hay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rosser Avenue over Hay Creek in Burleigh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,830 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRosser Avenue
CrossesHay Creek
LocationEast Rosser Ave-Bismarck
RouteCity Street 8155
CountyBurleigh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.80907, -100.73478
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2019)
Projected traffic4,830 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Rosser Avenue over Hay Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosser Avenue over Hay 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rosser Avenue over Hay Creek carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rosser Avenue over Hay Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Rosser Avenue over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.