US Bridges

Field Approach over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 1 East 3 South Mccanna · Structure no. 000000018110171

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Field Approach over Drainage Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Field Approach over Drainage Ditch in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 106 years old, older than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesField Approach
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1 East 3 South Mccanna
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.96191, -97.69714
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2019)
Projected traffic2 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Field Approach over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Field Approach over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Field Approach over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Field Approach over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Field Approach over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.