US Bridges

Nd Highway 17 over Creek

Good

Ramsey County, North Dakota · West of Nd 1 · Structure no. 0017081199

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 17 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 17 over Creek in Ramsey County, North Dakota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 95.7 mi (154 km).

CarriesNd Highway 17
CrossesCreek
LocationWest of Nd 1
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates48.41327, -98.3891
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2019)
Projected traffic460 by 2039
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 17 over Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 17 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 17 over Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 17 over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 17 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.