County Highway over Drain Ditch
PoorPosted for loadPembina County, North Dakota · 6 East 4 South of ST Thom · Structure no. 000000034129310
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Drain Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2034. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 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 over Drain Ditch carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is County Highway over Drain Ditch?
The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Drain Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.