US Bridges

US Highway 85 over Wildlife Crossing

Good

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 16.5 South of Nd 23 · Structure no. 0085126057

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,680
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 85 over Wildlife Crossing is a concrete arch - deck carrying US Highway 85 over Wildlife Crossing in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 4,680 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Highway 85
CrossesWildlife Crossing
Location16.5 South of Nd 23
RouteU.S. Route 85
CountyMcKenzie County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.58389, -103.25248
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,680 (2017)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2037
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 85 over Wildlife Crossing built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 85 over Wildlife Crossing 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 85 over Wildlife Crossing carry?

About 4,680 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 85 over Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 85 over Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.