US Highway 85 over Spring Creek
PoorBowman County, North Dakota · 4 South of JCT US 12 · Structure no. 0085012746
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,070
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 85 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US Highway 85 over Spring Creek in Bowman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,538 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US Highway 85 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 85 over Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 85 over Spring Creek carry?
About 1,070 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 85 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 85 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.