Dirt Trail over Pipestem Creek
PoorClosed to trafficStutsman County, North Dakota · 4 North 6 West Edmunds · Structure no. 000000047118010
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2020
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dirt Trail over Pipestem Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Dirt Trail over Pipestem Creek in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dirt Trail over Pipestem Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dirt Trail over Pipestem Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2020.
How much traffic does Dirt Trail over Pipestem Creek carry?
About 1 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Dirt Trail over Pipestem Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Dirt Trail over Pipestem Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.