US Bridges

21st ST SE over Rush River

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 2 East of Erie · Structure no. 000000009118091

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

21st ST SE over Rush River is a concrete culvert carrying 21st ST SE over Rush 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 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries21st ST SE
CrossesRush River
Location2 East of Erie
RouteCounty Highway 914
Coordinates47.10813, -97.33681
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 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 traffic95 (2023)
Projected traffic128 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 21st ST SE over Rush River built?

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

What condition is 21st ST SE over Rush 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 2024.

How much traffic does 21st ST SE over Rush River carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 21st ST SE over Rush River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 21st ST SE over Rush River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.