US Highway 52 over Pipestem Creek
GoodFoster County, North Dakota · 7 West of US 281 · Structure no. 0052216127
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,830
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 52 over Pipestem Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Highway 52 over Pipestem Creek in Foster County, North Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 52 over Pipestem Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 52 over Pipestem 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US Highway 52 over Pipestem Creek carry?
About 1,830 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 52 over Pipestem Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 52 over Pipestem Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.