US Bridges

County Highway over County Drain 2

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 3 West of Harwood · Structure no. 000000009136181

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over County Drain 2 is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over County Drain 2 in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCounty Drain 2
Location3 West of Harwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.97734, -96.94482
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 inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.5 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 traffic58 (2020)
Projected traffic78 by 2040
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 County Highway over County Drain 2 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over County Drain 2 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over County Drain 2 carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Highway over County Drain 2?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway over County Drain 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.