US Bridges

County Highway over Drain Ditch

Good

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 2 West 4 North Merrifield · Structure no. 000000018135211

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Drain Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Drain Ditch in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location2 West 4 North Merrifield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.90393, -97.15335
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2019)
Projected traffic110 by 2039
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Drain Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Drain Ditch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.