US Bridges

County Road 16 over FM Diversion

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 3 East 3 South of Horace · Structure no. 000000009141360

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
963
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over FM Diversion is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 16 over FM Diversion in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 963 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,297 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesFM Diversion
Location3 East 3 South of Horace
RouteCounty Highway 950
CountyCass County
StateNorth Dakota
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating84.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic963 (2023)
Projected traffic1,297 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 16 over FM Diversion built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 16 over FM Diversion 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over FM Diversion carry?

About 963 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over FM Diversion?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 16 over FM Diversion?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.