County Road over Willow Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMcHenry County, North Dakota · 12 East of Upham · Structure no. 000000025128040
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Willow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Willow Creek in McHenry County, North Dakota. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 22 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 | 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 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 2022.
How much traffic does County Road over Willow Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is County Road over Willow Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.