County Highway over Cut Bank Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcHenry County, North Dakota · 1 South 1 West of Upham · Structure no. 000000025115040
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 457
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Cut Bank Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Cut Bank Creek in McHenry County, North Dakota. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 457 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Cut Bank Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Cut Bank Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Cut Bank Creek carry?
About 457 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Cut Bank Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Cut Bank Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.