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County Highway over Beaver Creek

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Golden Valley County, North Dakota · 17 North 1 East of Beach · Structure no. 000000017104110

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Beaver Creek in Golden Valley County, North Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location17 North 1 East of Beach
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGolden Valley County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.17552, -103.9661
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2019)
Projected traffic5 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Beaver 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Beaver Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Highway over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.