US Bridges

Nd Highway 68 over Branch Charbonneau Creek

Good

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 15 East of Montana Line · Structure no. 0068014778

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 68 over Branch Charbonneau Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 68 over Branch Charbonneau Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 77 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNd Highway 68
CrossesBranch Charbonneau Creek
Location15 East of Montana Line
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates47.67472, -103.74101
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic340 (2019)
Projected traffic550 by 2039
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 68 over Branch Charbonneau Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Nd Highway 68 over Branch Charbonneau 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 68 over Branch Charbonneau Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 68 over Branch Charbonneau Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 68 over Branch Charbonneau Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.