County Highway over Drain Ditch
PoorClosed to trafficPembina County, North Dakota · 8 North of Drayton · Structure no. 000000034136220
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27
- 2022 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 1973, so it is 52 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Drain Ditch built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 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 27 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Highway over Drain Ditch?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Drain Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.