US Highway 83 over Turtle Creek
FairMcLean County, North Dakota · 3 North of Nd 1804 · Structure no. 0083124791
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,890
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 83 over Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 83 over Turtle Creek in McLean County, North Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,890 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,890 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 83 over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 83 over Turtle 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 Turtle Creek carry?
About 3,890 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 83 over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).
Who owns US Highway 83 over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.