US Bridges

Irrsr County Hiway over Ceder Creek

PoorPosted for load

Grant County, North Dakota · 16 S 6 W ST Gertrudes · Structure no. 000000019131470

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irrsr County Hiway over Ceder Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Irrsr County Hiway over Ceder Creek in Grant County, North Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4 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 10 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesIrrsr County Hiway
CrossesCeder Creek
Location16 S 6 W ST Gertrudes
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrant County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.05385, -101.44821
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.3 US tons
Inventory rating9.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic10 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$272,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irrsr County Hiway over Ceder Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irrsr County Hiway over Ceder 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Irrsr County Hiway over Ceder Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Irrsr County Hiway over Ceder Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Irrsr County Hiway over Ceder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.