US Bridges

Nd Highway 22 over Knife River

Good

Dunn County, North Dakota · North of Manning · Structure no. 0022096065

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,410
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 22 over Knife River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 22 over Knife River in Dunn County, North Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,508 by 2039. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesNd Highway 22
CrossesKnife River
LocationNorth of Manning
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates47.2368, -102.77079
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating76.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2019)
Projected traffic1,508 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Nd Highway 22 over Knife River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 22 over Knife River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 22 over Knife River carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 22 over Knife River?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 22 over Knife River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.