US Bridges

Nd Highway 14 over Lone Tree Reservoir

Fair

Sheridan County, North Dakota · 12 South of U.S. HWY 52 · Structure no. 0014061107

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 14 over Lone Tree Reservoir is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 14 over Lone Tree Reservoir in Sheridan County, North Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2039. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesNd Highway 14
CrossesLone Tree Reservoir
Location12 South of U.S. HWY 52
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates47.70315, -100.23718
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2019)
Projected traffic280 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Nd Highway 14 over Lone Tree Reservoir built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 14 over Lone Tree Reservoir 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 Nd Highway 14 over Lone Tree Reservoir carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 14 over Lone Tree Reservoir?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 14 over Lone Tree Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.