County Trail over Willow Creek
PoorClosed to trafficPembina County, North Dakota · 1 West 1 South of Hensel · Structure no. 000000034112240
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Trail over Willow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Trail over Willow Creek in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 County Trail over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Trail over Willow 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does County Trail over Willow Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is County Trail over Willow Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Trail over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.