US Bridges

South 3rd Street over Storm Drain

Good

Burleigh County, North Dakota · South 3rd Street · Structure no. 0000BISM07

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 3rd Street over Storm Drain is a concrete culvert carrying South 3rd Street over Storm Drain in Burleigh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth 3rd Street
CrossesStorm Drain
LocationSouth 3rd Street
RouteCity Street 8152
Coordinates46.78146, -100.78218
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2019)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South 3rd Street over Storm Drain built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 3rd Street over Storm Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does South 3rd Street over Storm Drain carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South 3rd Street over Storm Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns South 3rd Street over Storm Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.