US Highway 83 over Hawk Creek
FairEmmons County, North Dakota · 3 North of Nd 34 · Structure no. 0083044946
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,570
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 83 over Hawk Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US Highway 83 over Hawk 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,425 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 83 over Hawk Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 83 over Hawk Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US Highway 83 over Hawk Creek carry?
About 1,570 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 83 over Hawk Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 83 over Hawk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.