US Bridges

57th Avenue over East Wilson Creek

Good

Morton County, North Dakota · 11 West of New Salem · Structure no. 000000030121091

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

57th Avenue over East Wilson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 57th Avenue over East Wilson Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries57th Avenue
CrossesEast Wilson Creek
Location11 West of New Salem
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorton County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.84786, -101.66114
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic25 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$291,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 57th Avenue over East Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 57th Avenue over East Wilson Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does 57th Avenue over East Wilson Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 57th Avenue over East Wilson Creek?

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

Who owns 57th Avenue over East Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.