US Bridges

Nd Highway 31 over Dogtooth Creek

Good

Grant County, North Dakota · Raleigh · Structure no. 0031029200

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 31 over Dogtooth Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 31 over Dogtooth Creek in Grant 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesNd Highway 31
CrossesDogtooth Creek
LocationRaleigh
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates46.35667, -101.29903
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2024)
Projected traffic550 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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 Nd Highway 31 over Dogtooth Creek built?

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

What condition is Nd Highway 31 over Dogtooth Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 31 over Dogtooth Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 31 over Dogtooth Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 31 over Dogtooth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.