US Bridges

44th Ave.Sw over County Drain 27

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 0.5 Mile West of 45th St. · Structure no. 0000FRGO38

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

44th Ave.Sw over County Drain 27 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 44th Ave.Sw over County Drain 27 in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2039. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries44th Ave.Sw
CrossesCounty Drain 27
Location0.5 Mile West of 45th St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.81388, -96.87176
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2039
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 44th Ave.Sw over County Drain 27 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 44th Ave.Sw over County Drain 27 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 44th Ave.Sw over County Drain 27 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 44th Ave.Sw over County Drain 27?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 44th Ave.Sw over County Drain 27?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.