US Bridges

County Road over Ditch

FairPosted for load

Pembina County, North Dakota · 2 East of ST Thomas · Structure no. 000000034125270

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Ditch in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 69 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesDitch
Location2 East of ST Thomas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPembina County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.61545, -97.41422
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2022)
Projected traffic37 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 County Road over Ditch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is County Road over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over Ditch carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.