US Highway 85 over Creek
GoodBowman County, North Dakota · 9 North of S.D. Border · Structure no. 0085009014
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 85 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US Highway 85 over Creek in Bowman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,457 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 US Highway 85 over Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 85 over 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 US Highway 85 over Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 85 over Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 85 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.