US Bridges

Nd Highway 50 over Scorio Creek

Good

Williams County, North Dakota · 6 West of US 85 · Structure no. 0050014297

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 50 over Scorio Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 50 over Scorio Creek in Williams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNd Highway 50
CrossesScorio Creek
Location6 West of US 85
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates48.58336, -103.75068
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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2019)
Projected traffic380 by 2039
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 50 over Scorio Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 50 over Scorio 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 50 over Scorio Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 50 over Scorio Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 50 over Scorio Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.