US Bridges

26th St. NE over Burnt Creek

Good

Burleigh County, North Dakota · 2 North of Baldwin · Structure no. 000000008110200

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th St. NE over Burnt Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 26th St. NE over Burnt Creek in Burleigh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries26th St. NE
CrossesBurnt Creek
Location2 North of Baldwin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBurleigh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.04972, -100.74977
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2019)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 26th St. NE over Burnt Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26th St. NE over Burnt 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 26th St. NE over Burnt Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 26th St. NE over Burnt Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 26th St. NE over Burnt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.