US Bridges

Nd Highway 1 over Baldhill Creek

Good

Griggs County, North Dakota · North of Hanneford · Structure no. 0001105102

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 1 over Baldhill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 1 over Baldhill Creek in Griggs County, North Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 1
CrossesBaldhill Creek
LocationNorth of Hanneford
RouteState Highway 1
CountyGriggs County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.31893, -98.18519
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic750 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 1 over Baldhill Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 1 over Baldhill 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 2022.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 1 over Baldhill Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 1 over Baldhill Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 1 over Baldhill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.