US Bridges

County Highway over Drainage Ditch

Good

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 1 West 1 No. Grand Forks · Structure no. 000000018136180

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Drainage Ditch in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 29 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1 West 1 No. Grand Forks
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.9406, -97.13146
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2019)
Projected traffic70 by 2039
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is County Highway over Drainage 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 Drainage Ditch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Highway over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.