US Bridges

Nd Highway 28 over West Cut Bank Creek

Fair

Renville County, North Dakota · 10 N of Nd 5 West · Structure no. 0028090381

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 28 over West Cut Bank Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nd Highway 28 over West Cut Bank Creek in Renville County, North Dakota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

CarriesNd Highway 28
CrossesWest Cut Bank Creek
Location10 N of Nd 5 West
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates48.90508, -101.62799
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2019)
Projected traffic380 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69 mi (111 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 28 over West Cut Bank Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 28 over West Cut Bank 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 28 over West Cut Bank Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 28 over West Cut Bank Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 28 over West Cut Bank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.