US Bridges

83rd Street over Battle Creek

Good

Sioux County, North Dakota · 10 North of Fort Yates · Structure no. 000000043165140

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

83rd Street over Battle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 83rd Street over Battle Creek in Sioux County, North Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries83rd Street
CrossesBattle Creek
Location10 North of Fort Yates
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.21877, -100.66357
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2017)
Projected traffic20 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 83rd Street over Battle Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 83rd Street over Battle Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 83rd Street over Battle Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is 83rd Street over Battle Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns 83rd Street over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.