US Bridges

Irrsr Nd Hiway 24 over Beaver Holes Creek

Fair

Sioux County, North Dakota · 4 South Nd 1806 · Structure no. 0024025856

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,830
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irrsr Nd Hiway 24 over Beaver Holes Creek is a steel culvert carrying Irrsr Nd Hiway 24 over Beaver Holes Creek in Sioux County, North Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,262 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesIrrsr Nd Hiway 24
CrossesBeaver Holes Creek
Location4 South Nd 1806
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates46.3134, -100.63755
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating103.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,830 (2019)
Projected traffic2,262 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irrsr Nd Hiway 24 over Beaver Holes Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irrsr Nd Hiway 24 over Beaver Holes 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Irrsr Nd Hiway 24 over Beaver Holes Creek carry?

About 1,830 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Irrsr Nd Hiway 24 over Beaver Holes Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Irrsr Nd Hiway 24 over Beaver Holes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.