US Bridges

Divide Avenue over Hay Creek

Good

Burleigh County, North Dakota · NE Bismarck · Structure no. 0000BISM11

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,225
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Divide Avenue over Hay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Divide Avenue over Hay Creek in Burleigh County, North Dakota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,225 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDivide Avenue
CrossesHay Creek
LocationNE Bismarck
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.82355, -100.73754
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,225 (2019)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2039
Trucks3%
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

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 Divide Avenue over Hay Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Divide Avenue over Hay 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Divide Avenue over Hay Creek carry?

About 2,225 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Divide Avenue over Hay Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Divide Avenue over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.