US Bridges

Nd Highway 30 over Pipestem Creek

Good

Wells County, North Dakota · North US 52 · Structure no. 0030088590

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 30 over Pipestem Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 30 over Pipestem Creek in Wells County, North Dakota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 30
CrossesPipestem Creek
LocationNorth US 52
RouteState Highway 30
CountyWells County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.46067, -99.41541
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2019)
Projected traffic230 by 2039
Trucks11%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nd Highway 30 over Pipestem Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 30 over Pipestem 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 30 over Pipestem Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 30 over Pipestem Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 30 over Pipestem Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.