US Bridges

Nd Highway 26 over Baldhill Creek

Fair

Barnes County, North Dakota · 6 East of Dazey · Structure no. 0026005888

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 26 over Baldhill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 26 over Baldhill Creek in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 26
CrossesBaldhill Creek
Location6 East of Dazey
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBarnes County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.18295, -98.0703
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2018)
Projected traffic270 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nd Highway 26 over Baldhill Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 26 over Baldhill 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 26 over Baldhill Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 26 over Baldhill Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 26 over Baldhill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.