County Highway over Drain Ditch
FairPembina County, North Dakota · 2 East of Glasston · Structure no. 000000034126210
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Drain Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Drain Ditch in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Drain Ditch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Drain 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Drain Ditch carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Drain Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Drain Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.