US Bridges

134th Ave SE over Maple River Tributary

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 3 East of Lucca · Structure no. 000000009102370

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

134th Ave SE over Maple River Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 134th Ave SE over Maple River Tributary in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries134th Ave SE
CrossesMaple River Tributary
Location3 East of Lucca
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCass County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.70999, -97.66127
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2022)
Projected traffic77 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 134th Ave SE over Maple River Tributary built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 134th Ave SE over Maple River Tributary 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 134th Ave SE over Maple River Tributary carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 134th Ave SE over Maple River Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 134th Ave SE over Maple River Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.