US Bridges

Nd Highway 127 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Richland County, North Dakota · 2 North of Sd Border · Structure no. 0127001670

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 127 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 127 over Drainage Ditch in Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesNd Highway 127
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2 North of Sd Border
RouteState Highway 127
Coordinates45.95954, -96.61816
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2019)
Projected traffic437 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 127 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 127 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 127 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 127 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 127 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.