US Bridges

26th Ave over Chanta Peta Creek

Good

Morton County, North Dakota · 17 S 3 W of ST Anthony · Structure no. 000000030154430

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th Ave over Chanta Peta Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 26th Ave over Chanta Peta Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 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 2039. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries26th Ave
CrossesChanta Peta Creek
Location17 S 3 W of ST Anthony
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.36804, -100.96527
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 26th Ave over Chanta Peta Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26th Ave over Chanta Peta 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 26th Ave over Chanta Peta Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 26th Ave over Chanta Peta Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 26th Ave over Chanta Peta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.