53rd Ave NE over Creek
Pierce County, North Dakota · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- 53rd Ave NE over Creek in Pierce County, North Dakota, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 20 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2018).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 1 of the 5 inventoried bridges in Pierce County rated poor (20.0%); 1 (20.0%) 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 September 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete channel beam |
| Length | about 24 ft |
| Location | 8 South 9 East of Wolford |
| NBI structure number | 000000035135120 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the North Dakota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Pierce County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nd Highway 3 over Bnrr | 1937 | 570 | Good |
| Nd Highway 3 over Branch of Sheyenne River | 1953 | 530 | Good |
| Nd Highway 60 over Creek | 1964 | 400 | Fair |
| County Road over Bn Railroad | 1955 | 5 | Fair |
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