Nd Hwy 73 over Bear Den Creek
McKenzie County, North Dakota · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nd Hwy 73 over Bear Den Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 9 (excellent condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 905 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 88 of the 136 inventoried bridges in McKenzie County rated good (64.7%); 1 (0.7%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 9 | Excellent condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 52 ft |
| Location | 3 West of Nd 22 |
| NBI structure number | 0073008719 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the North Dakota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in McKenzie County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Highway 85 over Creek | 2014 | 12,880 | Fair |
| US Highway 85 over Creek | 2014 | 12,880 | Fair |
| US Highway 85 over Creek | 2014 | 12,880 | Fair |
| US Highway 85 over Creek | 2014 | 12,880 | Good |
| US Highway 85 over Drain | 2016 | 10,545 | Good |
| US Highway 85 over Wildlife Crossing | 2017 | 10,545 | Good |
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