US Bridges

County Road 31 over Cass County Drain 42

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 7 E of Grandin · Structure no. 000000009141010

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 31 over Cass County Drain 42 is a steel culvert carrying County Road 31 over Cass County Drain 42 in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 31
CrossesCass County Drain 42
Location7 E of Grandin
RouteCounty Highway 949
Coordinates47.23502, -96.84699
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic106 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2039
Trucks18%
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 31 over Cass County Drain 42 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 31 over Cass County Drain 42 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 31 over Cass County Drain 42 carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is County Road 31 over Cass County Drain 42?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 31 over Cass County Drain 42?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.