US Bridges

Nd HIGHWAY-23A over Cherry Creek

Good

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 1 East of US 85; Bypass · Structure no. 0023910691

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,875
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd HIGHWAY-23A over Cherry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd HIGHWAY-23A over Cherry Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7,875 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,740 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNd HIGHWAY-23A
CrossesCherry Creek
Location1 East of US 85; Bypass
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates47.79667, -103.26
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,875 (2019)
Projected traffic11,740 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-23A over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd HIGHWAY-23A 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 2021.

How much traffic does Nd HIGHWAY-23A over Cherry Creek carry?

About 7,875 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Nd HIGHWAY-23A over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Nd HIGHWAY-23A over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.