US Bridges

County Highway over Elm River

Fair

Traill County, North Dakota · 3 W of Blanchard · Structure no. 0018109934 N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Elm River is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Elm River in Traill County, North Dakota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesElm River
Location3 W of Blanchard
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTraill County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.35241, -97.28354
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic20 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$131,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Elm River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Elm River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Elm River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Highway over Elm River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns County Highway over Elm River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.