US Bridges

US Highway 67 over North Fork Cedar Creek

Good

Slope County, North Dakota · 11 South JCT Nd 21 · Structure no. 0067016894

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 67 over North Fork Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 67 over North Fork Cedar Creek in Slope County, North Dakota. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 73 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesUS Highway 67
CrossesNorth Fork Cedar Creek
Location11 South JCT Nd 21
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates46.37318, -103.11353
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2019)
Projected traffic237 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 US Highway 67 over North Fork Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is US Highway 67 over North Fork Cedar 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 67 over North Fork Cedar Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 67 over North Fork Cedar Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US Highway 67 over North Fork Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.