US Bridges

County Highway over Drain Ditch

Poor

Pembina County, North Dakota · 5 West 6 North Drayton · Structure no. 000000034130240

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Drain Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying County Highway over Drain Ditch in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location5 West 6 North Drayton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPembina County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.65879, -97.31349
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2014)
Projected traffic24 by 2034
Trucks—
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 Highway over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Drain Ditch carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is County Highway over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.