US Bridges

14th Street SW over Brady Creek

FairPosted for load

Oliver County, North Dakota · 7 West 7 North Hannover · Structure no. 000000033110060

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th Street SW over Brady Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 14th Street SW over Brady Creek in Oliver County, North Dakota. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 106 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2038. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries14th Street SW
CrossesBrady Creek
Location7 West 7 North Hannover
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.21224, -101.57292
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2018)
Projected traffic15 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 14th Street SW over Brady Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is 14th Street SW over Brady 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 2024.

How much traffic does 14th Street SW over Brady Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 14th Street SW over Brady Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 14th Street SW over Brady Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.