US Bridges

72nd ST SE over Beaver Creek

Good

Logan County, North Dakota · 2 West 9 South Napoleon · Structure no. 000000024105180

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

72nd ST SE over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 72nd ST SE over Beaver Creek in Logan County, North Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries72nd ST SE
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2 West 9 South Napoleon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.37077, -99.81722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2019)
Projected traffic24 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 72nd ST SE over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 72nd ST SE 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 72nd ST SE over Beaver Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 72nd ST SE over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 72nd ST SE over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.