Scenic Loop Drive over Jules Creek
FairBillings County, North Dakota · Scenic Loop Drive Milepos · Structure no. 1540003P0000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Scenic Loop Drive over Jules Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Scenic Loop Drive over Jules Creek in Billings County, North Dakota. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 65 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scenic Loop Drive over Jules Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Scenic Loop Drive over Jules 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Scenic Loop Drive over Jules Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Scenic Loop Drive over Jules Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Scenic Loop Drive over Jules Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.