US Bridges

26th Ave. N.W. over Mcclusky Canal

Good

McLean County, North Dakota · 8.6 MI N. of Underwood · Structure no. DKA-G-001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

26th Ave. N.W. over Mcclusky Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 26th Ave. N.W. over Mcclusky Canal in McLean County, North Dakota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries26th Ave. N.W.
CrossesMcclusky Canal
Location8.6 MI N. of Underwood
RouteCounty Highway 2861
CountyMcLean County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.56849, -101.09436
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic110 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byBureau of Reclamation
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 26th Ave. N.W. over Mcclusky Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26th Ave. N.W. over Mcclusky 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does 26th Ave. N.W. over Mcclusky Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 26th Ave. N.W. over Mcclusky Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns 26th Ave. N.W. over Mcclusky Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.