US Bridges

95th Avenue SW over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hettinger County, North Dakota · 11 North 3 West of Mott · Structure no. 000000021125070

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

95th Avenue SW over Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 95th Avenue SW over Creek in Hettinger County, North Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 20 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries95th Avenue SW
CrossesCreek
Location11 North 3 West of Mott
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHettinger County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.53973, -102.40223
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 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 closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 95th Avenue SW over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 95th Avenue SW over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 95th Avenue SW over Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 95th Avenue SW over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 95th Avenue SW over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.