US Bridges

CR 7 (77th Ave Sw) over Knife River

Good

Mercer County, North Dakota · 11 S 2 W of Golden Valley · Structure no. 000000029105300

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7 (77th Ave Sw) over Knife River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 7 (77th Ave Sw) over Knife River in Mercer County, North Dakota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2038. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 7 (77th Ave Sw)
CrossesKnife River
Location11 S 2 W of Golden Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.12928, -102.1171
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR 7 (77th Ave Sw) over Knife River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7 (77th Ave Sw) over Knife River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 7 (77th Ave Sw) over Knife River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 7 (77th Ave Sw) over Knife River?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7 (77th Ave Sw) over Knife River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.