US Bridges

3rd Avenue NW over Antelope Creek

Fair

Mercer County, North Dakota · .3 Miles North of Hazen · Structure no. 000000029128182

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Avenue NW over Antelope Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 3rd Avenue NW over Antelope Creek in Mercer County, North Dakota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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Carries3rd Avenue NW
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location.3 Miles North of Hazen
RouteCounty Highway 2927
CountyMercer County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.30202, -101.62802
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2017)
Projected traffic100 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 3rd Avenue NW over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Avenue NW over Antelope 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 3rd Avenue NW over Antelope Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Avenue NW over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 3rd Avenue NW over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.