FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ND HIGHWAY 68

Carrying ND HIGHWAY 68 over BRANCH CHARBONNEAU CREEK

15 EAST OF MONTANA LINE, McKenzie, North Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ND HIGHWAY 68

The ND HIGHWAY 68 bridge in McKenzie, North Dakota carries ND HIGHWAY 68 over BRANCH CHARBONNEAU CREEK. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1969, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 340 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.6 metric tons.

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

How ND HIGHWAY 68 compares

▼ 0.8
Load rating vs North Dakota average (32.4 t)
Top 47%
Higher load rating than 53% of North Dakota bridges
131
Bridges in McKenzie · 3 in Poor condition
ND HIGHWAY 68 31.6 t
North Dakota average 32.4 t

Live comparison across North Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
11.8
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
31.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1948
Last Reconstructed
1969
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
340 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0068014778

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ND HIGHWAY 68 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 68 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 ND HIGHWAY 68?

ND HIGHWAY 68 in McKenzie, North Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ND HIGHWAY 68 inspected?

ND HIGHWAY 68'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 340 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ND HIGHWAY 68 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 ND HIGHWAY 68?

ND HIGHWAY 68 has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ND HIGHWAY 68?

ND HIGHWAY 68 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ND HIGHWAY 68 and does age affect safety?

ND HIGHWAY 68 was built in 1948, making it 78 years old and last reconstructed in 1969.

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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