34th Street over Square Butte Creek
PoorMorton County, North Dakota · 2 West 6 North of Mandan · Structure no. 000000030156041
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
34th Street over Square Butte Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 34th Street over Square Butte Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 34th Street over Square Butte Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is 34th Street over Square Butte 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 34th Street over Square Butte Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is 34th Street over Square Butte Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 34th Street over Square Butte Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.