County Highway over West Branch Short Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBurke County, North Dakota · 4 North 1 West Larson · Structure no. 000000007104030
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2020
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over West Branch Short Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over West Branch Short Creek in Burke County, North Dakota. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 96 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over West Branch Short Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is County Highway over West Branch Short 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 May 2020.
How much traffic does County Highway over West Branch Short Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is County Highway over West Branch Short Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over West Branch Short Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.