US Bridges

74th ST SW over Chanta Peta Creek

Good

Hettinger County, North Dakota · 13 S. 1 E. New England · Structure no. 000000021104201

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

74th ST SW over Chanta Peta Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 74th ST SW over Chanta Peta Creek in Hettinger County, North Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries74th ST SW
CrossesChanta Peta Creek
Location13 S. 1 E. New England
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.33958, -102.85817
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 74th ST SW over Chanta Peta Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 74th ST SW over Chanta Peta 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 74th ST SW over Chanta Peta Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 74th ST SW over Chanta Peta Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 74th ST SW over Chanta Peta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.