US Bridges

Interstate 29 over County Drain 11

Good

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 4 South of Manvel · Structure no. 0029148172

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,240
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 29 over County Drain 11 is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 29 over County Drain 11 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 13,240 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,833 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesInterstate 29
CrossesCounty Drain 11
Location4 South of Manvel
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates48.02456, -97.12915
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,240 (2023)
Projected traffic17,833 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 29 over County Drain 11 built?

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

What condition is Interstate 29 over County Drain 11 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 29 over County Drain 11 carry?

About 13,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 29 over County Drain 11?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Interstate 29 over County Drain 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.