US Bridges

96th Ave SW over Dayton Creek

FairPosted for load

Hettinger County, North Dakota · 4 East 4 South of Regent · Structure no. 000000021121191

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

96th Ave SW over Dayton Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 96th Ave SW over Dayton Creek in Hettinger County, North Dakota. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 89 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries96th Ave SW
CrossesDayton Creek
Location4 East 4 South of Regent
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHettinger County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.36764, -102.48567
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic20 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 96th Ave SW over Dayton Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is 96th Ave SW over Dayton 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 96th Ave SW over Dayton Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 96th Ave SW over Dayton Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 96th Ave SW over Dayton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.