US Bridges

Section Line Trail over Mid. Br. Douglas Creek

FairPosted for load

McLean County, North Dakota · 6.3 West 1 South Garrison · Structure no. 000000028135152

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
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 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 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSection Line Trail
CrossesMid. Br. Douglas Creek
Location6.3 West 1 South Garrison
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLean County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.63211, -101.55359
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.6 US tons
Inventory rating4.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2019)
Projected traffic5 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$89,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1940, making it 85 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 2024.

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

About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count).

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.