US Bridges

State Avenue over Drainage Way

Good

Stark County, North Dakota · State Avenue · Structure no. 0000DKSN17

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Avenue over Drainage Way is a concrete culvert carrying State Avenue over Drainage Way in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Avenue
CrossesDrainage Way
LocationState Avenue
RouteCity Street 983
Coordinates46.9054, -102.8109
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic4,000 (2019)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 State Avenue over Drainage Way built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Avenue 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 State Avenue over Drainage Way carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Avenue over Drainage Way?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns State Avenue over Drainage Way?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.