Nd Highway 22 over Lightning Creek
GoodAdams County, North Dakota · 2 North of S Dak Border · Structure no. 0022001497
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 22 over Lightning Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nd Highway 22 over Lightning Creek in Adams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 22 over Lightning Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nd Highway 22 over Lightning 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 2024.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 22 over Lightning Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 22 over Lightning Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 22 over Lightning Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.