US Bridges

Nd Highway 23 over Cherry Creek

Good

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 1 East of Watford City · Structure no. 0023901225

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,775
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 23 over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 23 over Cherry Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,775 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,835 by 2039. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNd Highway 23
CrossesCherry Creek
Location1 East of Watford City
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates47.80465, -103.26462
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,775 (2019)
Projected traffic7,835 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

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 4,775 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 23 over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 23 over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.