US Bridges

15th Street West over Drainage Way

Good

Stark County, North Dakota · 15th ST West-Dickinson · Structure no. 0000DKSN14

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,125
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

15th Street West over Drainage Way is a concrete culvert carrying 15th Street West over Drainage Way in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries15th Street West
CrossesDrainage Way
Location15th ST West-Dickinson
RouteCity Street 983
Coordinates46.89882, -102.8008
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,125 (2019)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 15th Street West over Drainage Way built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15th Street West over Drainage Way 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does 15th Street West over Drainage Way carry?

About 4,125 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 15th Street West over Drainage Way?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns 15th Street West over Drainage Way?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.