US Bridges

County Highway over Square Butte Creek

Fair

Oliver County, North Dakota · 6 West 5 South of Price · Structure no. 000000033134200

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Square Butte Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Square Butte Creek in Oliver 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSquare Butte Creek
Location6 West 5 South of Price
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOliver County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.01044, -101.06146
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2022)
Projected traffic37 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Highway over Square Butte Creek built?

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

What condition is County Highway over Square Butte 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Square Butte Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Highway 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 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Square Butte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.