Trail over Cypress Creek
PoorClosed to trafficCavalier County, North Dakota · 5 North 1 East of Calvin · Structure no. 000000010105060
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Trail over Cypress Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trail over Cypress Creek in Cavalier County, North Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Trail over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Trail over Cypress Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Trail over Cypress Creek carry?
About 2 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Trail over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Trail over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.