US Bridges

County Highway over Creek

FairPosted for load

Steele County, North Dakota · 9 East 1 South of Blabon · Structure no. 000000046118200

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Creek in Steele County, North Dakota. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCreek
Location9 East 1 South of Blabon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteele County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.39402, -97.60196
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2017)
Projected traffic24 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is County Highway 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is County Highway over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.