US Bridges

US Highway 83 over Creek

Good

Emmons County, North Dakota · 6 South of Nd 13 East · Structure no. 0083018953

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,845
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 83 over Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Highway 83 over Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,845 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesUS Highway 83
CrossesCreek
Location6 South of Nd 13 East
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates46.18043, -100.18934
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,845 (2019)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US Highway 83 over Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 83 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 83 over Creek carry?

About 1,845 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 83 over Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 83 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.