US Bridges

65th Ave SW over Ceder Creek

Fair

Sioux County, North Dakota · 39 W 1 S of Selfridge · Structure no. 000000043113270

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

65th Ave SW over Ceder Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 65th Ave SW over Ceder Creek in Sioux County, North Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries65th Ave SW
CrossesCeder Creek
Location39 W 1 S of Selfridge
RouteCounty Highway 4313
Coordinates46.03627, -101.72847
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2019)
Projected traffic55 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 65th Ave SW over Ceder Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 65th Ave SW over Ceder 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 65th Ave SW over Ceder Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 65th Ave SW over Ceder Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 65th Ave SW over Ceder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.