Nd HWY 73 over Handy Water Creek
GoodMcKenzie County, North Dakota · 4 West of Nd 22 · Structure no. 0073007238
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 905
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd HWY 73 over Handy Water Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd HWY 73 over Handy Water Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd HWY 73 over Handy Water Creek built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nd HWY 73 over Handy Water 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Nd HWY 73 over Handy Water Creek carry?
About 905 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is Nd HWY 73 over Handy Water Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns Nd HWY 73 over Handy Water Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.