US Bridges

US Highway 83 over Beaver Creek

Good

Emmons County, North Dakota · South of Linton · Structure no. 0083024680

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 83 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 83 over Beaver Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,901 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesUS Highway 83
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationSouth of Linton
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates46.25438, -100.2328
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2019)
Projected traffic2,901 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 83 over Beaver 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 Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 83 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 83 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.