US Bridges

15th Ave/Co HWY 80 over NW Br Cantapeta Creek

Good

Morton County, North Dakota · 5 South 7 West of Ft Rice · Structure no. 000000030165361

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15th Ave/Co HWY 80 over NW Br Cantapeta Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 15th Ave/Co HWY 80 over NW Br Cantapeta Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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Carries15th Ave/Co HWY 80
CrossesNW Br Cantapeta Creek
Location5 South 7 West of Ft Rice
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorton County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.45991, -100.73564
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic54 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 15th Ave/Co HWY 80 over NW Br Cantapeta Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15th Ave/Co HWY 80 over NW Br Cantapeta 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 15th Ave/Co HWY 80 over NW Br Cantapeta Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 15th Ave/Co HWY 80 over NW Br Cantapeta Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns 15th Ave/Co HWY 80 over NW Br Cantapeta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.