US Bridges

65th ST SW over Thirty Mile Creek

Good

Hettinger County, North Dakota · 6 North 4 East of Mott · Structure no. 000000021134110

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

65th ST SW over Thirty Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 65th ST SW over Thirty Mile Creek in Hettinger County, North Dakota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries65th ST SW
CrossesThirty Mile Creek
Location6 North 4 East of Mott
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.47219, -102.23575
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 65th ST SW over Thirty Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 65th ST SW over Thirty Mile 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 65th ST SW over Thirty Mile Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 65th ST SW over Thirty Mile Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 65th ST SW over Thirty Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.