US Bridges

Nd Highway 16 over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Golden Valley County, North Dakota · 6 North of Beach · Structure no. 0016082907

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 16 over Little Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 16 over Little Beaver Creek in Golden Valley County, North Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,119 by 2039. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesNd Highway 16
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location6 North of Beach
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates47.01868, -104.00452
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2019)
Projected traffic1,119 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 16 over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 16 over Little 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 16 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 16 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 16 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.