US Bridges

County Highway 83 over Creek

Poor

Morton County, North Dakota · 1 North 7 East of Judson · Structure no. 000000030145100

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway 83 over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway 83 over Creek in Morton 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCounty Highway 83
CrossesCreek
Location1 North 7 East of Judson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.84101, -101.15546
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Highway 83 over Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 83 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway 83 over Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Highway 83 over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway 83 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.