US Bridges

County Highway over Willow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pembina County, North Dakota · 3 East 3 South ST Thomas · Structure no. 000000034126300

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Willow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Highway over Willow Creek in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2034. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesWillow Creek
Location3 East 3 South ST Thomas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPembina County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.57388, -97.38694
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating4.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2014)
Projected traffic24 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Willow Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is County Highway over Willow Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.