US Bridges

77th Ave SW over Creek

Good

Mercer County, North Dakota · 8 N 6 W Golden Valley · Structure no. 000000029101121

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

77th Ave SW over Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 77th Ave SW over Creek in Mercer County, North Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries77th Ave SW
CrossesCreek
Location8 N 6 W Golden Valley
RouteCounty Highway 2901
Coordinates47.39261, -102.18444
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 77th Ave SW over Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 77th Ave SW over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 77th Ave SW over Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 77th Ave SW over Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 77th Ave SW over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.