County Highway over Pipestem Creek
PoorStutsman County, North Dakota · 1 North 4 West Edmunds · Structure no. 000000047121040
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Pipestem Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Highway over Pipestem Creek in Stutsman 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 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.
It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Pipestem Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Pipestem Creek carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is County Highway over Pipestem Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Pipestem Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.