US Bridges

4th Ave SW over Badger Creek

FairPosted for load

Emmons County, North Dakota · 8WEST 1NORTH of Hazelton · Structure no. 000000015105100

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Ave SW over Badger Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4th Ave SW over Badger Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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Carries4th Ave SW
CrossesBadger Creek
Location8WEST 1NORTH of Hazelton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEmmons County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.50128, -100.50526
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic10 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th Ave SW over Badger Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Ave SW over Badger 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 4th Ave SW over Badger Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 4th Ave SW over Badger Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Ave SW over Badger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.