US Bridges

County Highway over Beicegel Creek

Good

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 15 East Flat Rock Butte · Structure no. 000000027124500

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Beicegel Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Beicegel Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2038. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBeicegel Creek
Location15 East Flat Rock Butte
RouteCounty Highway 2750
Coordinates47.42623, -103.54838
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Beicegel Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Beicegel 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 Beicegel Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Beicegel Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Beicegel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.