County Highway over County Drain
PoorClosed to trafficRichland County, North Dakota · 2 West 3 South Fairmount · Structure no. 000000039131430
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over County Drain is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over County Drain in Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over County Drain built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over County Drain 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 2021.
How much traffic does County Highway over County Drain carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is County Highway over County Drain?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over County Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.