US Bridges

Nd Highway 60 over Miller Creek

Good

Bottineau County, North Dakota · 12 South of N.D. HWY 5 · Structure no. 0060017871

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 60 over Miller Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 60 over Miller Creek in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesNd Highway 60
CrossesMiller Creek
Location12 South of N.D. HWY 5
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates48.64298, -100.29802
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 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 traffic560 (2019)
Projected traffic685 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 60 over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 60 over Miller 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 60 over Miller Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 60 over Miller Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 60 over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.