County Highway over Sand Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWilliams County, North Dakota · West Williston · Structure no. 000000053119341
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Sand Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over Sand Creek in Williams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Sand Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is County Highway over Sand Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.