US Bridges

14th Street NE over Mcclusky Canal

Good

Sheridan County, North Dakota · 9.5 MI N-Ne of Mcclusky · Structure no. DKA-G-R4-3

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

14th Street NE over Mcclusky Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 14th Street NE over Mcclusky Canal in Sheridan County, North Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Carries14th Street NE
CrossesMcclusky Canal
Location9.5 MI N-Ne of Mcclusky
RouteCounty Highway 4216
Coordinates47.61761, -100.38404
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic110 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byBureau of Reclamation
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 14th Street NE over Mcclusky Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14th Street NE over Mcclusky Canal 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does 14th Street NE over Mcclusky Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 14th Street NE over Mcclusky Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 14th Street NE over Mcclusky Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.