US Bridges

Nd Highway 200 over Branch of Raymond Creek

Poor

Mercer County, North Dakota · 6 North of 200A · Structure no. 0200163162

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 200 over Branch of Raymond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 200 over Branch of Raymond Creek in Mercer County, North Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,063 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNd Highway 200
CrossesBranch of Raymond Creek
Location6 North of 200A
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates47.375, -101.505
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2019)
Projected traffic1,063 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 200 over Branch of Raymond Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 200 over Branch of Raymond Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 200 over Branch of Raymond Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 200 over Branch of Raymond Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 200 over Branch of Raymond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.