Nd Highway 22 over Buffalo Coulee
GoodAdams County, North Dakota · 5 South of Reeder · Structure no. 0022006171
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 22 over Buffalo Coulee is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nd Highway 22 over Buffalo Coulee 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2039. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 22 over Buffalo Coulee built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nd Highway 22 over Buffalo Coulee 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 Buffalo Coulee carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 22 over Buffalo Coulee?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 22 over Buffalo Coulee?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.