US Bridges

County Highway 2 over Creek

Fair

Pembina County, North Dakota · 3 West 3 South of Neche · Structure no. 000000034115061

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
283
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway 2 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway 2 over Creek in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 76 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 283 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Highway 2
CrossesCreek
Location3 West 3 South of Neche
RouteCounty Highway 3415
Coordinates48.93036, -97.62286
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2022)
Projected traffic381 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2 over Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is County Highway 2 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway 2 over Creek carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Highway 2 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway 2 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.