US Bridges

County Road over Drain Ditch

Fair

Pembina County, North Dakota · 1 NE of Bowesmont · Structure no. 000000034136221

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Drain Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road over Drain Ditch in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2034. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 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 Road
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location1 NE of Bowesmont
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPembina County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.69472, -97.16795
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2014)
Projected traffic5 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 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Drain 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Drain Ditch carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is County Road over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.