US Bridges

County Highway over Ditch Drain

Good

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 2 East Merrifield · Structure no. 000000018139250

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Ditch Drain is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Ditch Drain in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesDitch Drain
Location2 East Merrifield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.84559, -97.06704
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic170 (2013)
Projected traffic170 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Ditch Drain built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Ditch Drain 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 Ditch Drain carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Ditch Drain?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Ditch Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.