US Bridges

71st ST SE over Beaver Creek

Good

Logan County, North Dakota · 1 East of Burnstad · Structure no. 000000024115180

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

71st ST SE over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 71st ST SE over Beaver Creek in Logan 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries71st ST SE
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1 East of Burnstad
RouteCounty Highway 2416
CountyLogan County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.37929, -99.62265
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2019)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 71st ST SE over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is 71st 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 2021.

How much traffic does 71st ST SE over Beaver Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 71st ST SE over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns 71st ST SE over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.