US Bridges

County Highway over Beaver Creek

Good

Steele County, North Dakota · 4 East of Sharon · Structure no. 000000046109050

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Beaver Creek in Steele County, North Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2037. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location4 East of Sharon
RouteCounty Highway 4604
Coordinates47.60097, -97.81027
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2017)
Projected traffic335 by 2037
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 County Highway over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Beaver 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 County Highway over Beaver Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns County Highway over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.