US Bridges

Nd Highway 127 over County Drain 3

Good

Richland County, North Dakota · 5 North of Sd Border · Structure no. 0127005369

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
468
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 127 over County Drain 3 is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 127 over County Drain 3 in Richland 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 468 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesNd Highway 127
CrossesCounty Drain 3
Location5 North of Sd Border
RouteState Highway 127
Coordinates46.01298, -96.61747
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2021)
Projected traffic525 by 2040
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 County Drain 3 built?

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

What condition is Nd Highway 127 over County Drain 3 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 County Drain 3 carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 127 over County Drain 3?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 127 over County Drain 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.