US Bridges

69th ST over Creek

FairPosted for load

Morton County, North Dakota · 2 N 4 E of Solen · Structure no. 000000030167400

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

69th ST over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 69th ST over Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries69th ST
CrossesCreek
Location2 N 4 E of Solen
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorton County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.414, -100.709
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic10 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 69th ST over Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 69th ST 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 69th ST over Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 69th ST over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 69th ST over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.