US Bridges

N.D.Highway 19 over Creek

Fair

Benson County, North Dakota · 2 East of New HWY 281 · Structure no. 0019136773

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.D.Highway 19 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N.D.Highway 19 over Creek in Benson County, North Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 805 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesN.D.Highway 19
CrossesCreek
Location2 East of New HWY 281
RouteState Highway 19
CountyBenson County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.1133, -99.25293
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic730 (2019)
Projected traffic805 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N.D.Highway 19 over Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.D.Highway 19 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does N.D.Highway 19 over Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is N.D.Highway 19 over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N.D.Highway 19 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.