US HIGHWAY 83
Carrying US HIGHWAY 83 over CREEK
5 WEST OF N.D. HWY 5, Bottineau, North Dakota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US HIGHWAY 83
The US HIGHWAY 83 bridge in Bottineau, North Dakota carries US HIGHWAY 83 over CREEK. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2021, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 720 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US HIGHWAY 83 compares
Live comparison across North Dakota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1952
- Last Reconstructed
- 2021
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 720 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0083248343
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US HIGHWAY 83 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 US HIGHWAY 83 against other structures in Bottineau 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 US HIGHWAY 83?
US HIGHWAY 83 in Bottineau, North Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US HIGHWAY 83 inspected?
US HIGHWAY 83'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 720 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US HIGHWAY 83 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 US HIGHWAY 83?
US HIGHWAY 83 has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US HIGHWAY 83?
US HIGHWAY 83 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US HIGHWAY 83 and does age affect safety?
US HIGHWAY 83 was built in 1952, making it 74 years old and last reconstructed in 2021.
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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