US Bridges

Nd Highway 10 over Swan Creek

Poor

Cass County, North Dakota · 4 East of Nd 18 · Structure no. 0010006645

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 10 over Swan Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nd Highway 10 over Swan Creek in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 66 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNd Highway 10
CrossesSwan Creek
Location4 East of Nd 18
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates46.87609, -97.13206
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2019)
Projected traffic189 by 2039
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nd Highway 10 over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Nd Highway 10 over Swan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 10 over Swan Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 10 over Swan Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 10 over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.