US Highway 85 over Little Missouri River
GoodMcKenzie County, North Dakota · 16 South of Nd 23 · Structure no. 0085126575
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 790 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,680
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 85 over Little Missouri River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 85 over Little Missouri River 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 790 ft (240.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 85 over Little Missouri River built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 85 over Little Missouri River 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 Little Missouri River carry?
About 4,680 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 85 over Little Missouri River?
The structure is 790 ft (240.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 85 over Little Missouri River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.