US Bridges

Nd Highway 3 over Wolf Creek

Good

Rolette County, North Dakota · 1 North of Nd 66 · Structure no. 0003224721

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 3 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 3 over Wolf Creek in Rolette County, North Dakota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesNd Highway 3
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1 North of Nd 66
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates48.68127, -100.03721
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2019)
Projected traffic930 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 3 over Wolf 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 2024.

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

About 930 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 3 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 3 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.