US Bridges

County Road 0528 over Willow Creek

Good

Bottineau County, North Dakota · 2 East of Willow City · Structure no. 000000005158280

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 0528 over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 0528 over Willow Creek in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2038. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 0528
CrossesWillow Creek
Location2 East of Willow City
RouteCounty Highway 528
CountyBottineau County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.60302, -100.24675
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic160 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$74,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 0528 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 0528 over Willow 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does County Road 0528 over Willow Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 0528 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns County Road 0528 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.