US Bridges

County Highway over Beaver Creek

Good

Williams County, North Dakota · 5 East 7 South Ray · Structure no. 000000053148280

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Beaver Creek in Williams County, North Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location5 East 7 South Ray
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilliams County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.23619, -103.04347
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 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 traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
Trucks—
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Beaver 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Beaver Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Highway over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Highway over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.