FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ND HIGHWAY 37

Carrying ND HIGHWAY 37 over MID. BR. DOUGLAS CREEK

6 EAST OF ND 1804, McLean, North Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ND HIGHWAY 37

The ND HIGHWAY 37 bridge in McLean, North Dakota carries ND HIGHWAY 37 over MID. BR. DOUGLAS CREEK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 770 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How ND HIGHWAY 37 compares

▲ 8.4
Load rating vs North Dakota average (32.4 t)
Top 25%
Higher load rating than 75% of North Dakota bridges
57
Bridges in McLean · 3 in Poor condition
ND HIGHWAY 37 40.8 t
North Dakota average 32.4 t

Live comparison across North Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.3
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
770 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0037049625

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ND HIGHWAY 37 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 ND HIGHWAY 37 against other structures in McLean 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 ND HIGHWAY 37?

ND HIGHWAY 37 in McLean, North Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ND HIGHWAY 37 inspected?

ND HIGHWAY 37'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 770 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ND HIGHWAY 37 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ND HIGHWAY 37?

ND HIGHWAY 37 has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ND HIGHWAY 37?

ND HIGHWAY 37 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ND HIGHWAY 37 and does age affect safety?

ND HIGHWAY 37 was built in 1990, making it 36 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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