US Bridges

Nd Highway 49 over Antelope Creek

Good

Grant County, North Dakota · 6 North of Nd 21 · Structure no. 0049042060

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 49 over Antelope Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 49 over Antelope Creek in Grant County, North Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 554 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesNd Highway 49
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location6 North of Nd 21
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates46.48474, -101.83954
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2019)
Projected traffic554 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nd Highway 49 over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 49 over Antelope 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 49 over Antelope Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 49 over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 49 over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.