County Highway 12 over Drain Ditch
PoorPosted for loadPembina County, North Dakota · 3 West 2 South of Crystal · Structure no. 000000034110300
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 167
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway 12 over Drain Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway 12 over Drain Ditch in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 167 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway 12 over Drain Ditch built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway 12 over Drain Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway 12 over Drain Ditch carry?
About 167 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is County Highway 12 over Drain Ditch?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway 12 over Drain Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.