49th ST SW over Peters Creek
PoorPosted for loadGrant County, North Dakota · 24 North 12 West of Elgin · Structure no. 000000019101010
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
49th ST SW over Peters Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 49th ST SW over Peters Creek in Grant County, North Dakota. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 49th ST SW over Peters Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is 49th ST SW over Peters Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does 49th ST SW over Peters Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is 49th ST SW over Peters Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 49th ST SW over Peters Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.