US Bridges

Nd Highway 5 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Pembina County, North Dakota · 2 East of I-29 · Structure no. 0005333634

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 5 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 5 over Drainage Ditch in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesNd Highway 5
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2 East of I-29
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates48.80333, -97.19667
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2019)
Projected traffic340 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nd Highway 5 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 5 over Drainage 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 5 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 5 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 5 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.