US Bridges

County Highway over Maple River

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 3 West of Buffalo · Structure no. 000000009105220

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Maple River is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Maple River in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesMaple River
Location3 West of Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 930
Coordinates46.91972, -97.60929
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2018)
Projected traffic410 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 County Highway over Maple River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Maple River carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Maple River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.