US Bridges

52nd ST over Drainage Area

Good

Morton County, North Dakota · 4 South 9 West of Almont · Structure no. 000000030119220

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

52nd ST over Drainage Area is a concrete culvert carrying 52nd ST over Drainage Area in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries52nd ST
CrossesDrainage Area
Location4 South 9 West of Almont
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.65988, -101.70027
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 52nd ST over Drainage Area built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 52nd ST over Drainage Area 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 52nd ST over Drainage Area carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 52nd ST over Drainage Area?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 52nd ST over Drainage Area?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.