Sims Street over Creek
FairStark County, North Dakota · Sims St. - Dickinson · Structure no. 0000DKSN05
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sims Street over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sims Street over Creek in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.
It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sims Street over Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sims Street 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 Sims Street over Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sims Street over Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Sims Street over Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.