US Bridges

17th Ave SE over Beaver Creek

Good

Emmons County, North Dakota · 3 South 10 East Linton · Structure no. 000000015128300

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th Ave SE over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 17th Ave SE over Beaver Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries17th Ave SE
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location3 South 10 East Linton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.21591, -100.02491
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
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
Trucks—
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 17th Ave SE over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th 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 2021.

How much traffic does 17th Ave SE over Beaver Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 17th Ave SE over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 17th Ave SE over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.