US Bridges

8th Avenue East over Creek

Fair

Stark County, North Dakota · 8th Ave East-Dickinson · Structure no. 0000DKSN11

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Avenue East over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 8th Avenue East over 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 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries8th Avenue East
CrossesCreek
Location8th Ave East-Dickinson
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.88428, -102.77281
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2019)
Projected traffic460 by 2039
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 8th Avenue East over Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th Avenue East 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 8th Avenue East over Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 8th Avenue East over Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 8th Avenue East over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.