US Bridges

86th Ave SW over Thirty Mile Creek

Fair

Hettinger County, North Dakota · 6 North 5 East of Mott · Structure no. 000000021134120

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

86th Ave SW over Thirty Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 86th Ave SW over Thirty Mile Creek in Hettinger County, North Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2038. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries86th Ave SW
CrossesThirty Mile Creek
Location6 North 5 East of Mott
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.45943, -102.21606
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic26 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 86th Ave SW over Thirty Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 86th Ave SW over Thirty Mile 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 86th Ave SW over Thirty Mile Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 86th Ave SW over Thirty Mile Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 86th Ave SW over Thirty Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.