US Bridges

8th Ave SE over Beaver Creek

Good

Emmons County, North Dakota · 1 South 1 East of Linton · Structure no. 000000015119270

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Ave SE over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 8th Ave SE over Beaver Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries8th Ave SE
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1 South 1 East of Linton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.24997, -100.21165
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 8th Ave SE over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th 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 8th Ave SE over Beaver Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 8th Ave SE over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 8th Ave SE over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.