US Bridges

19th Ave NW over Cass County Drain 21

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 19th Ave NW - West Fargo · Structure no. 0000WF01

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th Ave NW over Cass County Drain 21 is a concrete culvert carrying 19th Ave NW over Cass County Drain 21 in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2037. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries19th Ave NW
CrossesCass County Drain 21
Location19th Ave NW - West Fargo
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.90596, -96.91954
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic500 by 2037
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 19th Ave NW over Cass County Drain 21 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th Ave NW over Cass County Drain 21 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 2021.

How much traffic does 19th Ave NW over Cass County Drain 21 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 19th Ave NW over Cass County Drain 21?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 19th Ave NW over Cass County Drain 21?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.