US Bridges

28th Ave. SE over Beaver Creek

Poor

McIntosh County, North Dakota · 11 North 2 East Zeeland · Structure no. 000000026104120

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th Ave. SE over Beaver Creek is a steel culvert carrying 28th Ave. SE over Beaver Creek in McIntosh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries28th Ave. SE
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location11 North 2 East Zeeland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcIntosh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.12581, -99.79494
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2019)
Projected traffic24 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 28th Ave. SE over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28th Ave. SE over Beaver 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 28th Ave. SE over Beaver Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 28th Ave. SE over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns 28th Ave. SE over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.