US Bridges

US Highway 85 over Wildlife Crossing

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McKenzie County, North Dakota · 4 South of US 2 · Structure no. 0085180962

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,545
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 85 over Wildlife Crossing is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Highway 85 over Wildlife Crossing in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 10,545 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,700 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Highway 85
CrossesWildlife Crossing
Location4 South of US 2
RouteU.S. Route 85
CountyMcKenzie County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.10291, -103.70947
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,545 (2019)
Projected traffic17,700 by 2039
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 85 over Wildlife Crossing built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 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 10,545 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 85 over Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 85 over Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.