US Bridges

27th ST SE over Drain 46 (maple River)

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 7 N 2 E of Tower City · Structure no. 000000009104151

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27th ST SE over Drain 46 (maple River) is a concrete culvert carrying 27th ST SE over Drain 46 (maple River) in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries27th ST SE
CrossesDrain 46 (maple River)
Location7 N 2 E of Tower City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.02178, -97.63608
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic79 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 27th ST SE over Drain 46 (maple River) built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27th ST SE over Drain 46 (maple River) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 27th ST SE over Drain 46 (maple River) carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 27th ST SE over Drain 46 (maple River)?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 27th ST SE over Drain 46 (maple River)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.