US Bridges

21st Street SE over Arrowwood Bypass Channel

Good

Stutsman County, North Dakota · 7.6 MI SE of Pingree Nd · Structure no. DKA-G-A-004

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

21st Street SE over Arrowwood Bypass Channel is a concrete culvert carrying 21st Street SE over Arrowwood Bypass Channel in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries21st Street SE
CrossesArrowwood Bypass Channel
Location7.6 MI SE of Pingree Nd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.1098, -98.77005
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2015)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 21st Street SE over Arrowwood Bypass Channel built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 21st Street SE 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 21st Street SE over Arrowwood Bypass Channel carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 21st Street SE over Arrowwood Bypass Channel?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 21st Street SE over Arrowwood Bypass Channel?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.