Nd Highway 23 over Cherry Creek
GoodMcKenzie County, North Dakota · 5 East of Watford City · Structure no. 0023005360
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,140
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 23 over Cherry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 23 over Cherry Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 70 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 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,271 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 23 over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Nd Highway 23 over Cherry 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 23 over Cherry Creek carry?
About 1,140 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 23 over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 23 over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.