US Bridges

Irrfb Nd Hiway 37 over Creek

Good

McLean County, North Dakota · 2 East of N.D. 1804 · Structure no. 0037018444

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irrfb Nd Hiway 37 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Irrfb Nd Hiway 37 over Creek in McLean County, North Dakota. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesIrrfb Nd Hiway 37
CrossesCreek
Location2 East of N.D. 1804
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates47.74636, -102.0741
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2019)
Projected traffic290 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Irrfb Nd Hiway 37 over Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irrfb Nd Hiway 37 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Irrfb Nd Hiway 37 over Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Irrfb Nd Hiway 37 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Irrfb Nd Hiway 37 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.