US Bridges

County Highway over Cheney Creek

Good

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 11 S 4 W Cartwright · Structure no. 000000027102311

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Cheney Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Cheney Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCheney Creek
Location11 S 4 W Cartwright
RouteCounty Highway 2701
Coordinates47.69691, -104.01164
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2019)
Projected traffic55 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Highway over Cheney Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Cheney 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 County Highway over Cheney Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Cheney Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Cheney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.