US Highway 83 over Painted Woods Creek
FairMcLean County, North Dakota · 1 North of Nd 1804 · Structure no. 0083122370 L
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,930
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 83 over Painted Woods Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 83 over Painted Woods Creek in McLean County, North Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,930 by 2039. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 83 over Painted Woods Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 83 over Painted Woods 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 83 over Painted Woods Creek carry?
About 1,930 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 83 over Painted Woods Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 83 over Painted Woods Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.