US Bridges

Private Drive over Drain Ditch

Good

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 2 North of Inkster · Structure no. 0018182135 N

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Private Drive over Drain Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Private Drive over Drain Ditch in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPrivate Drive
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location2 North of Inkster
Coordinates48.17684, -97.6235
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic5 by 2044
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Private Drive over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Private Drive 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Private Drive over Drain Ditch carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Private Drive over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Private Drive over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.