US Bridges

Township Road over Pipestem Creek

Good

Stutsman County, North Dakota · 6 South 2 West Buchanan · Structure no. 000000047129241

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Pipestem Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road over Pipestem Creek in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2038. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTownship Road
CrossesPipestem Creek
Location6 South 2 West Buchanan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.98508, -98.86706
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Township Road over Pipestem Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Pipestem 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road over Pipestem Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Township Road over Pipestem Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Pipestem Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.