US Bridges

41st ST NE over Painted Woods Creek

Good

Burleigh County, North Dakota · 3 East 7 North of Wilton · Structure no. 000000008111051

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

41st ST NE over Painted Woods Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 41st ST NE over Painted Woods Creek in Burleigh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries41st ST NE
CrossesPainted Woods Creek
Location3 East 7 North of Wilton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.26317, -100.72829
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2038
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$149,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 41st ST NE over Painted Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 41st ST NE over Painted Woods 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 41st ST NE over Painted Woods Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 41st ST NE over Painted Woods Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 41st ST NE over Painted Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.