US Bridges

County Highway over Drain Ditch

Good

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 3 South Grand Forks · Structure no. 000000018141250

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 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
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location3 South Grand Forks
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.84553, -97.02344
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic225 (2013)
Projected traffic225 by 2033
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 2006, making it 19 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 225 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 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.