US Bridges

3rd Ave SE over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Emmons County, North Dakota · 7 West 1 South Strasburg · Structure no. 000000015114360

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Ave SE over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 3rd Ave SE over Little Beaver Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries3rd Ave SE
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location7 West 1 South Strasburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.11978, -100.31597
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2038
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 3rd Ave SE over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Ave SE over Little Beaver 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 2021.

How much traffic does 3rd Ave SE over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 3rd Ave SE over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 3rd Ave SE over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.