US Bridges

Nd Highway 37 over Mid. Br. Douglas Creek

Fair

McLean County, North Dakota · 6 East of Nd 1804 · Structure no. 0037049625

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 37 over Mid. Br. Douglas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 37 over Mid. Br. Douglas Creek in McLean County, North Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 37
CrossesMid. Br. Douglas Creek
Location6 East of Nd 1804
RouteState Highway 37
CountyMcLean County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.64769, -101.54894
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2019)
Projected traffic770 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Nd Highway 37 over Mid. Br. Douglas Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 37 over Mid. Br. Douglas 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 37 over Mid. Br. Douglas Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 37 over Mid. Br. Douglas Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 37 over Mid. Br. Douglas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.