US Bridges

60th Ave SW over Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Mercer County, North Dakota · 8 South of Beulah · Structure no. 000000029121290

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

60th Ave SW over Brush Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 60th Ave SW over Brush Creek in Mercer County, North Dakota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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Carries60th Ave SW
CrossesBrush Creek
Location8 South of Beulah
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMercer County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.14542, -101.76452
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating12.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic10 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 60th Ave SW over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 60th Ave SW over Brush 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 60th Ave SW over Brush Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 60th Ave SW over Brush Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 60th Ave SW over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.