US Bridges

Nd Highway 15 over Creek

Fair

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 1 West of I-29 · Structure no. 0015133496

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,830
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 15 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 15 over Creek in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 70 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 6 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 2,830 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,830 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 15
CrossesCreek
Location1 West of I-29
RouteState Highway 15
CountyGrand Forks County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.77365, -97.09156
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,830 (2019)
Projected traffic2,830 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 15 over Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Nd Highway 15 over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 15 over Creek carry?

About 2,830 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 15 over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 15 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.