US Bridges

Nd Highway 5 over Boundary Creek

Good

Bottineau County, North Dakota · 2 West of Nd HWY 14 South · Structure no. 0005164282

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
710
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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNd Highway 5
CrossesBoundary Creek
Location2 West of Nd HWY 14 South
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates48.82099, -100.75164
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 2023
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 rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2019)
Projected traffic710 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 2023.

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

About 710 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 5 over Boundary Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 5 over Boundary Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.