US Bridges

W River Road over Andrews Creek

Good

Billings County, North Dakota · 3 Northwest of Medora · Structure no. 000000004104280

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W River Road over Andrews Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying W River Road over Andrews Creek in Billings County, North Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW River Road
CrossesAndrews Creek
Location3 Northwest of Medora
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.92297, -103.59315
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 W River Road over Andrews Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is W River Road over Andrews Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does W River Road over Andrews Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is W River Road over Andrews Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W River Road over Andrews Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.