US Bridges

Irrfb Nd Hiway 37 over Deep Water Creek

Fair

McLean County, North Dakota · 3 East of N.D. HWY 1804 · Structure no. 0037019759

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irrfb Nd Hiway 37 over Deep Water Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Irrfb Nd Hiway 37 over Deep Water Creek in McLean County, North Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesIrrfb Nd Hiway 37
CrossesDeep Water Creek
Location3 East of N.D. HWY 1804
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates47.74634, -102.04615
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Deep Water Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irrfb Nd Hiway 37 over Deep Water Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Irrfb Nd Hiway 37 over Deep Water Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Irrfb Nd Hiway 37 over Deep Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.