US Bridges

26th St. NE over Burnt Creek

Fair

Burleigh County, North Dakota · 1 East 9 North Bismarck · Structure no. 000000008110260

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries26th St. NE
CrossesBurnt Creek
Location1 East 9 North Bismarck
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.96296, -100.74989
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 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 July 2023.

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

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

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

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 26th St. NE over Burnt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.