IRRFB ND HIWAY 23
Carrying IRRFB ND HIWAY 23 over MISSOURI RIVER
3 WEST OF ND 1804, McKenzie, North Dakota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IRRFB ND HIWAY 23
The IRRFB ND HIWAY 23 bridge in McKenzie, North Dakota carries IRRFB ND HIWAY 23 over MISSOURI RIVER. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 15 sections, stretching 1376.8 meters (4517 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,070 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of North Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IRRFB ND HIWAY 23 compares
Live comparison across North Dakota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2005
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 15
- Structure Length
- 1376.8 m (4517 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.1 m (53 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,070 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0023046203
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IRRFB ND HIWAY 23 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare IRRFB ND HIWAY 23 against other structures in McKenzie and across North Dakota. North Dakota bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for IRRFB ND HIWAY 23?
IRRFB ND HIWAY 23 in McKenzie, North Dakota, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IRRFB ND HIWAY 23 inspected?
IRRFB ND HIWAY 23's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,070 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IRRFB ND HIWAY 23 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for IRRFB ND HIWAY 23?
IRRFB ND HIWAY 23 has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining IRRFB ND HIWAY 23?
IRRFB ND HIWAY 23 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is IRRFB ND HIWAY 23 and does age affect safety?
IRRFB ND HIWAY 23 was built in 2005, making it 21 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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