US Bridges

US Highway 83 over Creek

Good

Emmons County, North Dakota · In Linton · Structure no. 0083025889

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,970
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 83 over Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US Highway 83 over Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,970 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,085 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Highway 83
CrossesCreek
LocationIn Linton
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates46.27099, -100.23876
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,970 (2019)
Projected traffic2,085 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 1941, making it 84 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 1,970 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 83 over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 83 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.