US Bridges

96th ST SE over Creek

Good

Emmons County, North Dakota · 2 East 7 South Strasburg · Structure no. 000000015124420

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

96th ST SE over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 96th ST SE over Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries96th ST SE
CrossesCreek
Location2 East 7 South Strasburg
RouteCounty Highway 1542
Coordinates46.02932, -100.11174
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic110 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 96th ST SE over Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 96th ST SE over 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 96th ST SE over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 96th ST SE over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 96th ST SE over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.