US Bridges

Schley Ave over Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Emmons County, North Dakota · In Linton · Structure no. 000000015118260

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schley Ave over Spring Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Schley Ave over Spring Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 85 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSchley Ave
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationIn Linton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.26839, -100.24304
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schley Ave over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Schley Ave over Spring 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 Schley Ave over Spring Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Schley Ave over Spring Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Schley Ave over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.