Nd Highway 36 over Pipestem Creek
FairStutsman County, North Dakota · 3 West of Pingree · Structure no. 0036087442
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 36 over Pipestem Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 36 over Pipestem Creek in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 62 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Nd Highway 36 over Pipestem Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Nd Highway 36 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 Nd Highway 36 over Pipestem Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 36 over Pipestem Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 36 over Pipestem Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.