US Bridges

Cherry Street over Gf So. End Drainway

Fair

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 51st Ave S & Cherry St-Gf · Structure no. 0000GF11

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Street over Gf So. End Drainway is a concrete culvert carrying Cherry Street over Gf So. End Drainway in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCherry Street
CrossesGf So. End Drainway
Location51st Ave S & Cherry St-Gf
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.87066, -97.03776
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2013)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cherry Street over Gf So. End Drainway built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Street over Gf So. End Drainway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.

How much traffic does Cherry Street over Gf So. End Drainway carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Street over Gf So. End Drainway?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cherry Street over Gf So. End Drainway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.