US Bridges

48th Ave. SW over Creek

FairPosted for load

Stark County, North Dakota · 2 North 2 East Lefor · Structure no. 000000045135201

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

48th Ave. SW over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 48th Ave. SW over Creek in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries48th Ave. SW
CrossesCreek
Location2 North 2 East Lefor
RouteCounty Highway 0_
CountyStark County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.71711, -102.51262
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2019)
Projected traffic15 by 2039
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 48th Ave. SW over Creek built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is 48th Ave. SW over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 48th Ave. SW over Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 48th Ave. SW over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 48th Ave. SW over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.