US Bridges

US Highway 85 over Philbrick Creek

Good

Slope County, North Dakota · 4 North of Jct. Nd 21 · Structure no. 0085054228

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 85 over Philbrick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 85 over Philbrick Creek in Slope County, North Dakota. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 88 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS Highway 85
CrossesPhilbrick Creek
Location4 North of Jct. Nd 21
RouteU.S. Route 85
Coordinates46.58573, -103.19592
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic920 (2019)
Projected traffic920 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 85 over Philbrick Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US Highway 85 over Philbrick 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 US Highway 85 over Philbrick Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 85 over Philbrick Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US Highway 85 over Philbrick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.