US Bridges

US Highway 83 over Egg Creek

Good

Ward County, North Dakota · 14 North of U.S. HWY 2 N · Structure no. 0083214639

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 83 over Egg Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 83 over Egg Creek in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS Highway 83
CrossesEgg Creek
Location14 North of U.S. HWY 2 N
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates48.43938, -101.29934
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2019)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 83 over Egg Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 83 over Egg 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 83 over Egg Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 83 over Egg Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US Highway 83 over Egg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.