81st Ave SW over Government Creek
GoodStark County, North Dakota · 12 S 7 E of Richardton · Structure no. 000000045151210
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
81st Ave SW over Government Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 81st Ave SW over Government Creek in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2038. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 81st Ave SW over Government Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is 81st Ave SW over Government 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 81st Ave SW over Government Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 81st Ave SW over Government Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 81st Ave SW over Government Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.