Approach Drive over Drain Ditch
PoorPosted for loadGrand Forks County, North Dakota · 3 East Johnstown · Structure no. 000000018123041
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Approach Drive over Drain Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Approach Drive over Drain Ditch in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Approach Drive over Drain Ditch built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Approach Drive 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Approach Drive over Drain Ditch carry?
About 2 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Approach Drive over Drain Ditch?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Approach Drive over Drain Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.