US Bridges

County Road over Elm River

Good

Dickey County, North Dakota · 1 South 7 West Ellendale · Structure no. 000000011117210

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Elm River is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Elm River in Dickey 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesElm River
Location1 South 7 West Ellendale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickey County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates45.98189, -98.67049
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic24 (2019)
Projected traffic24 by 2039
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Road over Elm River built?

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

What condition is County Road over Elm River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over Elm River carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Road over Elm River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road over Elm River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.