County Highway over East Branch Short Creek
FairBurke County, North Dakota · 2 South of Lignite · Structure no. 000000007117110
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over East Branch Short Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway over East Branch Short Creek in Burke County, North Dakota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over East Branch Short Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over East Branch Short Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over East Branch Short Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over East Branch Short Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over East Branch Short Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.