US Bridges

Nd Highway 91 over Willow Creek

Fair

Pembina County, North Dakota · South Edge St. Thomas · Structure no. 0091900087

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,310
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 91 over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 91 over Willow Creek in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNd Highway 91
CrossesWillow Creek
LocationSouth Edge St. Thomas
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates48.61219, -97.44899
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,310 (2019)
Projected traffic1,310 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nd Highway 91 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 91 over Willow 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 91 over Willow Creek carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 91 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 91 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.