US Bridges

Section Line Trail over Mid. Br. Douglas Creek

FairPosted for load

McLean County, North Dakota · 6 West 2 North Garrison · Structure no. 000000028135120

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Section Line Trail over Mid. Br. Douglas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Section Line Trail over Mid. Br. Douglas Creek in McLean County, North Dakota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSection Line Trail
CrossesMid. Br. Douglas Creek
Location6 West 2 North Garrison
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLean County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.67394, -101.5496
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8.9 US tons
Inventory rating5.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic10 by 2039
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Section Line Trail over Mid. Br. Douglas Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Section Line Trail over Mid. Br. Douglas 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Section Line Trail over Mid. Br. Douglas Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Section Line Trail over Mid. Br. Douglas Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Section Line Trail over Mid. Br. Douglas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.