US Bridges

5th Ave N.E. over Mcclusky Canal

Good

Sheridan County, North Dakota · 3.3 Miles N. of Mcclusky · Structure no. DKA-G-R4-1

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2011 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

5th Ave N.E. over Mcclusky Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 5th Ave N.E. over Mcclusky Canal in Sheridan County, North Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries5th Ave N.E.
CrossesMcclusky Canal
Location3.3 Miles N. of Mcclusky
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySheridan County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.53334, -100.43813
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length209 ft (63.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2011)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byBureau of Reclamation
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 5th Ave N.E. over Mcclusky Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Ave N.E. over Mcclusky Canal 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 2021.

How much traffic does 5th Ave N.E. over Mcclusky Canal carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 5th Ave N.E. over Mcclusky Canal?

The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Ave N.E. over Mcclusky Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.