US Bridges

Nd Highway 37 over Creek

Fair

McLean County, North Dakota · 8 East of N.D. 1804 · Structure no. 0037051479

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 37 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 37 over 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesNd Highway 37
CrossesCreek
Location8 East of N.D. 1804
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates47.64149, -101.51161
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 adequacy8: Equal 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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2019)
Projected traffic820 by 2039
Trucks11%
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 Creek built?

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

What condition is Nd Highway 37 over 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 Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 37 over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 37 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.