US Bridges

County Highway over Red Wing Creek

Good

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 15S & 6E of Alexander · Structure no. 000000027126360

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Red Wing Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Red Wing Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesRed Wing Creek
Location15S & 6E of Alexander
RouteCounty Highway 2727
Coordinates47.61722, -103.52259
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic175 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Red Wing Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Red Wing 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 Red Wing Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Red Wing Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Red Wing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.