US Bridges

Nd Highway 17 over Creek

Fair

Ramsey County, North Dakota · 5 West of Nd 1 · Structure no. 0017077572

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 17 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nd Highway 17 over Creek in Ramsey County, North Dakota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 95.7 mi (154 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 17
CrossesCreek
Location5 West of Nd 1
RouteState Highway 17
CountyRamsey County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.41339, -98.4683
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2019)
Projected traffic580 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed95.7 mi (154 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 17 over Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 17 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 17 over Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 17 over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 17 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.