US Bridges

1st Ave SW over Creek

GoodPosted for load

Emmons County, North Dakota · 11 West 2 North Strasburg · Structure no. 000000015110320

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st Ave SW over Creek is a steel culvert carrying 1st Ave SW over Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries1st Ave SW
CrossesCreek
Location11 West 2 North Strasburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEmmons County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.17682, -100.39822
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1st Ave SW over Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st Ave SW over 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 1st Ave SW over Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 1st Ave SW over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns 1st Ave SW over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.