US Bridges

41st Ave over Creek

FairPosted for load

Morton County, North Dakota · 1 North 2 West of Judson · Structure no. 000000030137111

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

41st Ave over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 41st Ave over Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 5 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 20 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries41st Ave
CrossesCreek
Location1 North 2 West of Judson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorton County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.83253, -101.32266
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$194,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 41st Ave over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is 41st Ave 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 41st Ave over Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 41st Ave over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 41st Ave over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.