County Highway over Fairdale Drain
FairPosted for loadWalsh County, North Dakota · 1 South of Fairdale · Structure no. 000000050104050
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Fairdale Drain is a concrete channel beam carrying County Highway over Fairdale Drain in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 59 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Fairdale Drain built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway 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 Highway over Fairdale Drain carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Fairdale Drain?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Fairdale Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.