US Bridges

Nd Highway 5 over Boundary Creek

Good

Bottineau County, North Dakota · 7 East of US HWY 83 North · Structure no. 0005158707

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 5 over Boundary Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 5 over Boundary Creek in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNd Highway 5
CrossesBoundary Creek
Location7 East of US HWY 83 North
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates48.82092, -100.87321
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2019)
Projected traffic730 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Nd Highway 5 over Boundary Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 5 over Boundary 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 5 over Boundary Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 5 over Boundary Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 5 over Boundary Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.