US Bridges

County Highway over Bennie Peer Creek

Good

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 6 N 3 W Homesteaders Gap · Structure no. 000000027104390

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
255
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Bennie Peer Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Bennie Peer Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBennie Peer Creek
Location6 N 3 W Homesteaders Gap
RouteCounty Highway 2738
Coordinates47.57698, -103.98475
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Bennie Peer Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Bennie Peer 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Bennie Peer Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Bennie Peer Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Bennie Peer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.