Irrsr Nd Hiway 31 over Cedar Creek
Sioux County, North Dakota · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Irrsr Nd Hiway 31 over Cedar Creek in Sioux County, North Dakota, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 160 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2019).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 12 of the 22 inventoried bridges in Sioux County rated good (54.5%); 1 (4.5%) 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 May 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 189 ft |
| Location | 10 North of Sd Border |
| NBI structure number | 0031010364 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the North Dakota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Sioux County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irrsr Nd Hiway 24 over Beaver Holes Creek | 1965 | 1,830 | Fair |
| Irrsr Nd Hiway 24 over Porcupine Creek | 1963 | 1,740 | Fair |
| Irrsr Nd Hiway 24 over Battle Creek | 1965 | 1,700 | Fair |
| Irr Bia Rte 3 over Four Mile Creek Bridge | 2010 | 1,000 | Good |
| Irrsr Nd Hiway 24 over Four Mile Creek | 1930 | 750 | Fair |
| Irr Bia Rte 29 over One Mile Creek | 1950 | 401 | Poor |
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