US Bridges

Interstate 29 over County Drain # 38B

Good

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 1 South of Nd 54 · Structure no. 0029159667

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 29 over County Drain # 38B is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 29 over County Drain # 38B in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 29
CrossesCounty Drain # 38B
Location1 South of Nd 54
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates48.17872, -97.18938
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic5,400 (2019)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2039
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 # 38B built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 29 over County Drain # 38B 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 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 29 over County Drain # 38B carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 29 over County Drain # 38B?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Interstate 29 over County Drain # 38B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.