US Bridges

County Highway over Charbonneau Creek

Good

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 7 S.1 E.Of Charbonneau · Structure no. 000000027115270

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Charbonneau Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Charbonneau Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCharbonneau Creek
Location7 S.1 E.Of Charbonneau
RouteCounty Highway 2715
Coordinates47.75851, -103.73339
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Charbonneau Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 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 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Charbonneau Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Charbonneau Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.