US Bridges

County Highway over Drain Ditch

Good

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 1 Eat of Merrifield · Structure no. 000000018138250

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Drain Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Drain Ditch in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location1 Eat of Merrifield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.84569, -97.08858
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
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

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 2003, making it 22 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 2021.

How much traffic does County Highway over Drain Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is County Highway over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.