US Bridges

Interstate 29 over Legal Drain #64

Good

Pembina County, North Dakota · South of Joliette Inter. · Structure no. 0029203111

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,295
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 29 over Legal Drain #64 is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 29 over Legal Drain #64 in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 3,295 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,550 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 29
CrossesLegal Drain #64
LocationSouth of Joliette Inter.
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates48.79931, -97.23141
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,295 (2019)
Projected traffic4,550 by 2039
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 29 over Legal Drain #64 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 29 over Legal Drain #64 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 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 29 over Legal Drain #64 carry?

About 3,295 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 29 over Legal Drain #64?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Interstate 29 over Legal Drain #64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.