US Bridges

36th ST SE Appr. over County Drain 62

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 1 S 1 W of Casselton · Structure no. 000000009123240

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

36th ST SE Appr. over County Drain 62 is a steel culvert carrying 36th ST SE Appr. over County Drain 62 in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long.

Carries36th ST SE Appr.
CrossesCounty Drain 62
Location1 S 1 W of Casselton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.89079, -97.24083
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 36th ST SE Appr. over County Drain 62 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 36th ST SE Appr. over County Drain 62 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 36th ST SE Appr. over County Drain 62 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is 36th ST SE Appr. over County Drain 62?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns 36th ST SE Appr. over County Drain 62?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.