US Bridges

County Road over Douglas Creek

FairPosted for load

McLean County, North Dakota · 15 E 4 S of Roseglen · Structure no. 000000028137110

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Douglas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Douglas Creek in McLean County, North Dakota. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 89 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesDouglas Creek
Location15 E 4 S of Roseglen
RouteCounty Highway 2841
CountyMcLean County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.69382, -101.50765
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Douglas Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is County Road over Douglas 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over Douglas Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Douglas Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Douglas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.