US Bridges

Bosch LN over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Emmons County, North Dakota · 1 South 3 East of Linton · Structure no. 000000015122270

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bosch LN over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bosch LN over Clear Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBosch LN
CrossesClear Creek
Location1 South 3 East of Linton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.25498, -100.16744
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bosch LN over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bosch LN over Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Bosch LN over Clear Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bosch LN over Clear Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bosch LN over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.