US Bridges

3rd Ave SW over Cattail Creek

Good

Emmons County, North Dakota · 13 West 4 South Strasburg · Structure no. 000000015108400

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Ave SW over Cattail Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 3rd Ave SW over Cattail Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries3rd Ave SW
CrossesCattail Creek
Location13 West 4 South Strasburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEmmons County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.07054, -100.44061
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2019)
Projected traffic24 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 3rd Ave SW over Cattail Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Ave SW over Cattail 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 3rd Ave SW over Cattail Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 3rd Ave SW over Cattail Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Ave SW over Cattail Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.