US Bridges

County Highway over Irrigation Canal

Good

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 1 North 1 East of Dore · Structure no. 000000027103140

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Irrigation Canal is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Irrigation Canal in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location1 North 1 East of Dore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcKenzie County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.93501, -104.00671
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2016)
Projected traffic20 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$173,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Irrigation Canal 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 County Highway over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is County Highway over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns County Highway over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.