US Bridges

Nd Highway 22 over Dry Creek

Fair

Stark County, North Dakota · 7 South of Dickinson · Structure no. 0022063903

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,630
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 22 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 22 over Dry Creek in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,662 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 22
CrossesDry Creek
Location7 South of Dickinson
RouteState Highway 22
CountyStark County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.77808, -102.78977
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic1,630 (2019)
Projected traffic1,662 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 22 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 22 over Dry Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 22 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 22 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 22 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.