County Road over Willow Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcHenry County, North Dakota · 10 East 1 South of Upham · Structure no. 000000025126041
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Willow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Willow Creek in McHenry County, North Dakota. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road over Willow 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does County Road over Willow Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is County Road over Willow Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.