US Bridges

74th ST SE over Sand Creek

Good

Emmons County, North Dakota · 2 West 10 South Hazelton · Structure no. 000000015113200

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

74th ST SE over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 74th ST SE over Sand Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 82 ft (25 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries74th ST SE
CrossesSand Creek
Location2 West 10 South Hazelton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.34188, -100.34624
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 74th ST SE over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 74th ST SE over Sand 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 74th ST SE over Sand Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 74th ST SE over Sand Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 74th ST SE over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.