US Bridges

17th Avenue SW over Pipestem Creek

Fair

Stutsman County, North Dakota · S. of 2nd ST Sw-Jamestown · Structure no. 0000JMTN09

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th Avenue SW over Pipestem Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 17th Avenue SW over Pipestem Creek in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries17th Avenue SW
CrossesPipestem Creek
LocationS. of 2nd ST Sw-Jamestown
RouteCity Street 8710
CountyStutsman County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.90787, -98.73389
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 17th Avenue SW over Pipestem Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th Avenue SW over Pipestem 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 2023.

How much traffic does 17th Avenue SW over Pipestem Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 17th Avenue SW over Pipestem Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 17th Avenue SW over Pipestem Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.