US Bridges

US Highway 83 over Branch of Sand Creek

Good

Emmons County, North Dakota · 7 North of Nd 13 West · Structure no. 0083032589

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,570
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 83 over Branch of Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 83 over Branch of Sand Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,556 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

CarriesUS Highway 83
CrossesBranch of Sand Creek
Location7 North of Nd 13 West
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates46.361, -100.27373
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2019)
Projected traffic1,556 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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 Branch of Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US Highway 83 over Branch of Sand 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 83 over Branch of Sand Creek carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 83 over Branch of Sand Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US Highway 83 over Branch of Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.