US Bridges

County Road 80 over N Branch Cantapeta Creek

Fair

Morton County, North Dakota · 4 South 4 West of Ft Rice · Structure no. 000000030168350

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 80 over N Branch Cantapeta Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 80 over N Branch Cantapeta Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCounty Road 80
CrossesN Branch Cantapeta Creek
Location4 South 4 West of Ft Rice
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.4752, -100.67274
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 County Road 80 over N Branch Cantapeta Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 80 over N Branch Cantapeta 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 80 over N Branch Cantapeta Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Road 80 over N Branch Cantapeta Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 80 over N Branch Cantapeta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.