Irrfb Nd Hiway 22 over Bear Den Creek
FairMcKenzie County, North Dakota · 3 North of Nd 73 · Structure no. 0022143666
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 680
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irrfb Nd Hiway 22 over Bear Den Creek is a steel culvert carrying Irrfb Nd Hiway 22 over Bear Den Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Irrfb Nd Hiway 22 over Bear Den Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irrfb Nd Hiway 22 over Bear Den 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Irrfb Nd Hiway 22 over Bear Den Creek carry?
About 680 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Irrfb Nd Hiway 22 over Bear Den Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).
Who owns Irrfb Nd Hiway 22 over Bear Den Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.