US Bridges

3rd Street over Creek

Fair

Stark County, North Dakota · 3rd ST-8th Ave-Dickinson · Structure no. 0000DKSN06

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
975
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Street over Creek is a steel culvert carrying 3rd Street over Creek in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 975 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries3rd Street
CrossesCreek
Location3rd ST-8th Ave-Dickinson
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.88209, -102.77252
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic975 (2019)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 3rd Street over Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Street over 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 2023.

How much traffic does 3rd Street over Creek carry?

About 975 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Street over Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns 3rd Street over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.