US Bridges

Nd Highway 20 over Creek

Good

Ramsey County, North Dakota · 1 South Webster · Structure no. 0020114656

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,370
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 20 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 20 over Creek in Ramsey County, North Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesNd Highway 20
CrossesCreek
Location1 South Webster
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates48.27307, -98.87632
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2019)
Projected traffic1,370 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 20 over Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 20 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 20 over Creek carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 20 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 20 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.