US Bridges

73rd ST NE over Creek

Good

Walsh County, North Dakota · 5 East 4 North of Grafton · Structure no. 000000050148051

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

73rd ST NE over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 73rd ST NE over Creek in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries73rd ST NE
CrossesCreek
Location5 East 4 North of Grafton
RouteCounty Highway 5006
Coordinates48.47009, -97.29709
Functional classRural Major 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic74 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 73rd ST NE over Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 73rd ST NE over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 73rd ST NE over Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 73rd ST NE over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns 73rd ST NE over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.