US Bridges

18th Ave SE over Creek

Fair

Emmons County, North Dakota · 3 South of Hague · Structure no. 000000015129460

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

18th Ave SE over Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 18th Ave SE over Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 68 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries18th Ave SE
CrossesCreek
Location3 South of Hague
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEmmons County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates45.97943, -100.0047
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 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 18th Ave SE over Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is 18th Ave SE over 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 18th Ave SE over Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 18th Ave SE over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 18th Ave SE over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.