Hamilton Street over Buffalo Creek
PoorPosted for loadBowman County, North Dakota · City of Scranton · Structure no. 000000006144090
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hamilton Street over Buffalo Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hamilton Street over Buffalo Creek in Bowman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hamilton Street over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hamilton Street over Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Hamilton Street over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Hamilton Street over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Hamilton Street over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.