US Bridges

County Highway over Drain 19

Fair

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 4 East of Johnstown · Structure no. 000000018125040

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Drain 19 is a concrete channel beam carrying County Highway over Drain 19 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesDrain 19
Location4 East of Johnstown
RouteCounty Highway 1825
Coordinates48.15106, -97.36337
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2019)
Projected traffic101 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Highway over Drain 19 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Drain 19 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Drain 19 carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Drain 19?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Drain 19?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.