US Bridges

County Road over Painted Woods Creek

Fair

McLean County, North Dakota · 8 North 1 West Wilton · Structure no. 000000028169400

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Painted Woods Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road over Painted Woods Creek in McLean County, North Dakota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesPainted Woods Creek
Location8 North 1 West Wilton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLean County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.27323, -100.81608
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
Trucks—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Painted Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Painted Woods 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 Painted Woods Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Road over Painted Woods Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Painted Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.