US Highway 85 over Cherry Creek
GoodMcKenzie County, North Dakota · 1 South of Nd 23 · Structure no. 0085951887
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,830
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 85 over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 85 over Cherry Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 66 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 85 over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is US Highway 85 over Cherry 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US Highway 85 over Cherry Creek carry?
About 1,830 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 85 over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 85 over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.