US Bridges

County Highway over Clear Creek

Fair

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 13N 7E of Watford City · Structure no. 000000027143101

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Clear Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesClear Creek
Location13N 7E of Watford City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcKenzie County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.99972, -103.13589
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Clear Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Highway over Clear Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.