US Bridges

Irrsr Nd Hiway 31 over Antelope Creek

Good

Sioux County, North Dakota · 10 North of Sd Border · Structure no. 0031009584

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irrsr Nd Hiway 31 over Antelope Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Irrsr Nd Hiway 31 over Antelope Creek in Sioux County, North Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesIrrsr Nd Hiway 31
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location10 North of Sd Border
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates46.08043, -101.33214
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2019)
Projected traffic245 by 2039
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irrsr Nd Hiway 31 over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irrsr Nd Hiway 31 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Irrsr Nd Hiway 31 over Antelope Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Irrsr Nd Hiway 31 over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Irrsr Nd Hiway 31 over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.