US Bridges

CR14 (28th ST Sw) over Coyote Creek

Fair

Mercer County, North Dakota · 1 West 17 South Beulah · Structure no. 000000029120380

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR14 (28th ST Sw) over Coyote Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR14 (28th ST Sw) over Coyote Creek in Mercer County, North Dakota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR14 (28th ST Sw)
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location1 West 17 South Beulah
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMercer County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.01024, -101.80488
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR14 (28th ST Sw) over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR14 (28th ST Sw) over Coyote 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR14 (28th ST Sw) over Coyote Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR14 (28th ST Sw) over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR14 (28th ST Sw) over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.