US Bridges

30th ST SE over Swan Creek

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 2 East of Absaraka · Structure no. 000000009117181

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th ST SE over Swan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 30th ST SE over Swan Creek in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries30th ST SE
CrossesSwan Creek
Location2 East of Absaraka
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.97776, -97.35779
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 30th ST SE over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30th ST SE over Swan 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 2024.

How much traffic does 30th ST SE over Swan Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 30th ST SE over Swan Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns 30th ST SE over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.