US Bridges

174th Ave SE over Antelope Creek

Good

Richland County, North Dakota · 2 East of Galchutt · Structure no. 000000039124171

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

174th Ave SE over Antelope Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 174th Ave SE over Antelope Creek in Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries174th Ave SE
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location2 East of Galchutt
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.38572, -96.77789
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2022)
Projected traffic20 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$86,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 174th Ave SE over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 174th Ave SE over Antelope 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 174th Ave SE over Antelope Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 174th Ave SE over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 174th Ave SE over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.