US Bridges

County Road over Egg Creek

Fair

Ward County, North Dakota · 11 East 1 South Ruthville · Structure no. 000000051154310

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Egg Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road over Egg Creek in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesEgg Creek
Location11 East 1 South Ruthville
RouteCounty Highway 5153
CountyWard County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.35352, -101.05765
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2019)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
Trucks12%
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 County Road over Egg Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Egg 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over Egg Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Egg Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Egg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.