US Bridges

Nd Highway 23 over Tributary of Cherry Crk

Fair

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 5 West of Nd 73 · Structure no. 0023010943

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
970
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 23 over Tributary of Cherry Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 23 over Tributary of Cherry Crk in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 993 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 23
CrossesTributary of Cherry Crk
Location5 West of Nd 73
RouteState Highway 23
CountyMcKenzie County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.80426, -103.05887
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2019)
Projected traffic993 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 Nd Highway 23 over Tributary of Cherry Crk built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 23 over Tributary of Cherry Crk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 23 over Tributary of Cherry Crk carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 23 over Tributary of Cherry Crk?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 23 over Tributary of Cherry Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.