US Bridges

Nd Highway 3 over Beaver Creek

Good

Logan County, North Dakota · 9 North of Nd 13 · Structure no. 0003050623

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 3 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 3 over Beaver Creek in Logan County, North Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesNd Highway 3
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location9 North of Nd 13
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates46.38646, -99.76952
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2024)
Projected traffic685 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 3 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 3 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 3 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 3 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 3 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.