US Bridges

County Highway over Ditch

Fair

Pembina County, North Dakota · 3 West 2 South Pittsburg · Structure no. 000000034133280

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Highway over Ditch in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 79 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.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2034. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesDitch
Location3 West 2 South Pittsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPembina County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.60775, -97.23381
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 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 Ditch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is County Highway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Ditch carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is County Highway over Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.