Irrfb Nd Hiway 37 over East Branch Shell Creek
FairMountrail County, North Dakota · 2 South of N.D. 23 · Structure no. 0037002178
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irrfb Nd Hiway 37 over East Branch Shell Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Irrfb Nd Hiway 37 over East Branch Shell Creek in Mountrail 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).
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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 Irrfb Nd Hiway 37 over East Branch Shell Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irrfb Nd Hiway 37 over East Branch Shell 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Irrfb Nd Hiway 37 over East Branch Shell Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Irrfb Nd Hiway 37 over East Branch Shell Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Irrfb Nd Hiway 37 over East Branch Shell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.