US Bridges

159th Ave SW over S. Branch Garner Creek

Fair

Golden Valley County, North Dakota · 9 East 4 North Golva · Structure no. 000000017112370

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

159th Ave SW over S. Branch Garner Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 159th Ave SW over S. Branch Garner Creek in Golden Valley County, North Dakota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries159th Ave SW
CrossesS. Branch Garner Creek
Location9 East 4 North Golva
RouteCounty Highway 1711
CountyGolden Valley County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.78913, -103.79911
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 159th Ave SW over S. Branch Garner Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 159th Ave SW over S. Branch Garner 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 159th Ave SW over S. Branch Garner Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 159th Ave SW over S. Branch Garner Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 159th Ave SW over S. Branch Garner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.