US Bridges

Nd Highway 34 over Long Lake Creek

Fair

Emmons County, North Dakota · 13 East of US 83 S · Structure no. 0034013135

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 34 over Long Lake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nd Highway 34 over Long Lake Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 34
CrossesLong Lake Creek
Location13 East of US 83 S
RouteState Highway 34
CountyEmmons County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.48716, -100.01492
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2019)
Projected traffic249 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 34 over Long Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 34 over Long Lake 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 34 over Long Lake Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 34 over Long Lake Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 34 over Long Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.