US Bridges

County Highway over Rush River

Fair

Cass County, North Dakota · 7 East of Ayr · Structure no. 000000009118130

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Rush River is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Rush River in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesRush River
Location7 East of Ayr
RouteCounty Highway 918
Coordinates47.05018, -97.34173
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2017)
Projected traffic260 by 2037
Trucks14%
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 Rush River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Rush River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.

How much traffic does County Highway over Rush River carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Rush River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Rush River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.