US Bridges

15th Street S.E. over Arrowwood Bypass Channel

Good

Stutsman County, North Dakota · 3.4 MI N-Ne of Pingree Nd · Structure no. DKA-G-A-002

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

15th Street S.E. over Arrowwood Bypass Channel is a concrete culvert carrying 15th Street S.E. over Arrowwood Bypass Channel in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Carries15th Street S.E.
CrossesArrowwood Bypass Channel
Location3.4 MI N-Ne of Pingree Nd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.20265, -98.85741
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic6 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byBureau of Reclamation
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 15th Street S.E. over Arrowwood Bypass Channel built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15th Street S.E. over Arrowwood Bypass Channel 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 15th Street S.E. over Arrowwood Bypass Channel carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 15th Street S.E. over Arrowwood Bypass Channel?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns 15th Street S.E. over Arrowwood Bypass Channel?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.