US Bridges

Irrfb Nd Hiway 23 over Creek

Good

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 6 West of Nd 1804 · Structure no. 0023043766

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irrfb Nd Hiway 23 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Irrfb Nd Hiway 23 over Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 35 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 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesIrrfb Nd Hiway 23
CrossesCreek
Location6 West of Nd 1804
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates47.98251, -102.61195
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic1,550 (2017)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2037
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 Irrfb Nd Hiway 23 over Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Irrfb Nd Hiway 23 over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Irrfb Nd Hiway 23 over Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Irrfb Nd Hiway 23 over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Irrfb Nd Hiway 23 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.