US Bridges

83rd ST SW over Snake Creek

FairPosted for load

Grant County, North Dakota · 9 South 3 East of Leith · Structure no. 000000019126350

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

83rd ST SW over Snake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 83rd ST SW over Snake Creek in Grant County, North Dakota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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Carries83rd ST SW
CrossesSnake Creek
Location9 South 3 East of Leith
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrant County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.22038, -101.55406
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating4.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 83rd ST SW over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is 83rd ST SW over Snake 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 83rd ST SW over Snake Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 83rd ST SW over Snake Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 83rd ST SW over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.