US Bridges

70th Ave SW over Cedar Creek

Good

Grant County, North Dakota · 26 South of Elgin · Structure no. 000000019112480

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

70th Ave SW over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 70th Ave SW over Cedar Creek in Grant County, North Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2038. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries70th Ave SW
CrossesCedar Creek
Location26 South of Elgin
RouteCounty Highway 1911
Coordinates46.03172, -101.83281
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2018)
Projected traffic95 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 70th Ave SW over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 70th Ave SW over Cedar 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 70th Ave SW over Cedar Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 70th Ave SW over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 70th Ave SW over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.