US Bridges

US Highway 85 over South Fork Green River

Fair

Billings County, North Dakota · 12 North Jct. I-94 · Structure no. 0085088002

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 85 over South Fork Green River is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 85 over South Fork Green River in Billings County, North Dakota. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 85 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,043 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS Highway 85
CrossesSouth Fork Green River
Location12 North Jct. I-94
RouteU.S. Route 85
Coordinates47.07119, -103.20187
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2019)
Projected traffic2,043 by 2039
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US Highway 85 over South Fork Green River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US Highway 85 over South Fork Green River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 85 over South Fork Green River carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 85 over South Fork Green River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US Highway 85 over South Fork Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.