US Bridges

County Road 22 over Lower Branch Rush River

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 3 East of Prosper · Structure no. 000000009136191

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 22 over Lower Branch Rush River is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 22 over Lower Branch Rush River 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 22
CrossesLower Branch Rush River
Location3 East of Prosper
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.96435, -96.95871
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic79 by 2042
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 Road 22 over Lower Branch Rush River built?

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

What condition is County Road 22 over Lower Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 22 over Lower Branch Rush River carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 22 over Lower Branch Rush River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 22 over Lower Branch Rush River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.