US Bridges

Irrfb Nd Hiway 22 over Little Missouri River

Fair

Dunn County, North Dakota · 15 South of Nd 73 · Structure no. 0022126141

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
730 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irrfb Nd Hiway 22 over Little Missouri River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irrfb Nd Hiway 22 over Little Missouri River in Dunn County, North Dakota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 517 by 2039. The structure is 730 ft (222.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIrrfb Nd Hiway 22
CrossesLittle Missouri River
Location15 South of Nd 73
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates47.5979, -102.76652
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating97.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length730 ft (222.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2019)
Projected traffic517 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Irrfb Nd Hiway 22 over Little Missouri River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irrfb Nd Hiway 22 over Little Missouri 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Irrfb Nd Hiway 22 over Little Missouri River carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Irrfb Nd Hiway 22 over Little Missouri River?

The structure is 730 ft (222.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Irrfb Nd Hiway 22 over Little Missouri River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.