US Bridges

County Road over Drain Ditch

Fair

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 3 West 1 North Larimore · Structure no. 000000018110190

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Drain Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Drain Ditch in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 44 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location3 West 1 North Larimore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrand Forks County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.91842, -97.68874
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2033
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$57,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is County Road over Drain 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 County Road over Drain Ditch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is County Road over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.