US Highway 81 over Drainage Ditch
GoodGrand Forks County, North Dakota · 4 North of Manvel · Structure no. 0081167368
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,950
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 81 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 81 over Drainage Ditch in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 75 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 81 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is US Highway 81 over Drainage 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 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 81 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,950 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 81 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).
Who owns US Highway 81 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.