US Bridges

County Road over Drain Ditch

Good

Pembina County, North Dakota · 1 South of Joliet · Structure no. 000000034133150

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Drain Ditch is a concrete slab carrying County Road over Drain Ditch in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location1 South of Joliet
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates48.8035, -97.22799
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 Road over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Drain Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Drain Ditch carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is County Road over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.