US Bridges

CR140 over Otter Creek

Fair

Morton County, North Dakota · 6 West 6 North of Mandan · Structure no. 000000030150022

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR140 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR140 over Otter Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR140
CrossesOtter Creek
Location6 West 6 North of Mandan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.95043, -101.05167
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR140 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR140 over Otter 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 CR140 over Otter Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR140 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR140 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.