US Bridges

County Highway over Antelope Creek

FairPosted for load

Richland County, North Dakota · 2 North of Dwight · Structure no. 000000039126210

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Antelope Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over Antelope Creek in Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location2 North of Dwight
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRichland County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.32599, -96.73877
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.2 US tons
Inventory rating8.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$251,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Antelope 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 County Highway over Antelope Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Highway over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.