County Road 9 over Fairdale Drain
FairWalsh County, North Dakota · South Edge of Fairdale · Structure no. 000000050104040
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 74
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 9 over Fairdale Drain is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 9 over Fairdale Drain in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 85 years old, older 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 9 over Fairdale Drain built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is County Road 9 over Fairdale Drain 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 9 over Fairdale Drain carry?
About 74 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is County Road 9 over Fairdale Drain?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 9 over Fairdale Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.