US Bridges

US Highway 83 over Painted Woods Creek

Good

McLean County, North Dakota · 1 North of Nd 1804 · Structure no. 0083122370 R

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
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 2000, so it is 25 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 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 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).

CarriesUS Highway 83
CrossesPainted Woods Creek
Location1 North of Nd 1804
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates47.2416, -100.95526
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2019)
Projected traffic1,930 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US Highway 83 over Painted Woods Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 83 over Painted Woods 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 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.