US Highway 83 over Cut Bank Creek
FairBottineau County, North Dakota · 4 South of N.D. HWY 5 · Structure no. 0083233213
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,330
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 83 over Cut Bank Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 83 over Cut Bank Creek in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 83 over Cut Bank Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 83 over Cut Bank Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 83 over Cut Bank Creek carry?
About 1,330 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 83 over Cut Bank Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 83 over Cut Bank Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.