US Bridges

County Highway over Cass County Drain 27

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 2 East 4 North of Horace · Structure no. 0000FRGO39

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Cass County Drain 27 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway over Cass County Drain 27 in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,350 by 2039. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCass County Drain 27
Location2 East 4 North of Horace
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.82048, -96.86158
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2019)
Projected traffic7,350 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 County Highway over Cass County Drain 27 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Cass 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 County Highway over Cass County Drain 27 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Cass County Drain 27?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Cass County Drain 27?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.