US Bridges

Nd Highway 49 over Coyote Creek

Good

Mercer County, North Dakota · 14 South of Beulah · Structure no. 0049090081

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,745
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 49 over Coyote Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 49 over Coyote Creek in Mercer County, North Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,745 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,095 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 49
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location14 South of Beulah
RouteState Highway 49
CountyMercer County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.09224, -101.78567
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating103.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,745 (2019)
Projected traffic4,095 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 49 over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 49 over Coyote 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 49 over Coyote Creek carry?

About 2,745 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 49 over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 49 over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.