26TH Ave SE over Beaver Creek
McIntosh County, North Dakota · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- 26TH Ave SE over Beaver Creek in McIntosh County, North Dakota, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 98 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2019).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 4 of the 11 inventoried bridges in McIntosh County rated fair (36.4%); 1 (9.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 60 ft |
| Location | 10 North of Zeeland |
| NBI structure number | 000000026102130 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 7: scour countermeasures installed |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the North Dakota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in McIntosh County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nd Highway 3 over Creek | 1957 | 980 | Good |
| Nd Highway 11 over Creek | 1986 | 260 | Good |
| 30TH Ave SE over S Branch Beaver Creek | 2024 | 96 | Good |
| 88TH St. SE over Creek | 1961 | 55 | Fair |
| 100th St. SE over Creek | 2016 | 55 | Good |
| 30th Ave. SE over Beaver Creek | 1952 | 40 | Fair |
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