US Bridges

County Highway over Charbonneau Creek

Good

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 1 West of Cartwright · Structure no. 000000027106200

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Charbonneau Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Charbonneau Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2038. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCharbonneau Creek
Location1 West of Cartwright
RouteCounty Highway 2701
Coordinates47.85338, -103.94282
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating76.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic250 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$267,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Charbonneau Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Charbonneau 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 Charbonneau Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Charbonneau Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Charbonneau Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.