US Bridges

Nd Highway 66 over Wolf Creek

Good

Rolette County, North Dakota · 1 East of Nd 3 · Structure no. 0066001003

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 66 over Wolf Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nd Highway 66 over Wolf Creek in Rolette County, North Dakota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesNd Highway 66
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1 East of Nd 3
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates48.67566, -100.01526
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic510 (2019)
Projected traffic510 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 66 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 66 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 66 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 66 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 66 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.