County Highway over Drain Ditch
PoorGrand Forks County, North Dakota · 1 North 2 West Kempton · Structure no. 000000018112250
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Drain Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying County Highway over Drain Ditch in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Drain Ditch built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Drain Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Drain Ditch carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is County Highway over Drain Ditch?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Drain Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.