US Bridges

Irrsr County Hiway over Leaf on the Hill Creek

Fair

Sioux County, North Dakota · 13 West of Selfridge · Structure no. 000000043140260

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irrsr County Hiway over Leaf on the Hill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Irrsr County Hiway over Leaf on the Hill Creek in Sioux 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesIrrsr County Hiway
CrossesLeaf on the Hill Creek
Location13 West of Selfridge
RouteCounty Highway 4324
Coordinates46.04631, -101.17793
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2019)
Projected traffic65 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Irrsr County Hiway over Leaf on the Hill Creek built?

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

What condition is Irrsr County Hiway over Leaf on the Hill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Irrsr County Hiway over Leaf on the Hill Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Irrsr County Hiway over Leaf on the Hill Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Irrsr County Hiway over Leaf on the Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.