US Bridges

6th Ave SE over Beaver Creek

Good

Emmons County, North Dakota · 1 West of Linton · Structure no. 000000015118261

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Ave SE over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 6th Ave SE over Beaver Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries6th Ave SE
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1 West of Linton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.26893, -100.25233
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2019)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 6th Ave SE over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th Ave SE over 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 2023.

How much traffic does 6th Ave SE over Beaver Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 6th Ave SE over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 6th Ave SE over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.