US Bridges

Nd Highway 3 over Creek

Good

McIntosh County, North Dakota · Just West of Wishek · Structure no. 0003032215

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 3 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nd Highway 3 over Creek in McIntosh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 980 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 926 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNd Highway 3
CrossesCreek
LocationJust West of Wishek
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates46.25912, -99.57531
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2019)
Projected traffic926 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 3 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 3 over Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 3 over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 3 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.