3rd St. SW over Creek
FairMercer County, North Dakota · 5 North of Golden Valley · Structure no. 000000029106130
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
3rd St. SW over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 3rd St. SW over Creek in Mercer 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 3rd St. SW over Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3rd St. SW over 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does 3rd St. SW over Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is 3rd St. SW over Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 3rd St. SW over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.