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County Highway over County Drain 27

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 1 East 3 North of Horace · Structure no. 0000FRGO41 L

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,840
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over County Drain 27 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway over County Drain 27 in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 11,840 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2039. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCounty Drain 27
Location1 East 3 North of Horace
RouteCounty Highway 944
CountyCass County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.80385, -96.87152
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,840 (2019)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 County Drain 27 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

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

About 11,840 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over County Drain 27?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over County Drain 27?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.