Nd Highway 13 over Bear Creek
FairDickey County, North Dakota · 1 East of Nd 1 · Structure no. 0013319295
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 910
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 13 over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 13 over Bear Creek in Dickey County, North Dakota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Nd Highway 13 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nd Highway 13 over Bear 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 13 over Bear Creek carry?
About 910 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 13 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 13 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.