US Bridges

Nd Highway 3 over Ox Creek

Fair

Rolette County, North Dakota · North of Rugby · Structure no. 0003216921

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 3 over Ox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 3 over Ox Creek in Rolette County, North Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 3
CrossesOx Creek
LocationNorth of Rugby
RouteState Highway 3
CountyRolette County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.56833, -100.03706
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2019)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 3 over Ox Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 3 over Ox 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 3 over Ox Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 3 over Ox Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 3 over Ox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.