US Bridges

County Road over Drain Ditch

Good

Walsh County, North Dakota · 2 West 4 South of Grafton · Structure no. 000000050139141

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Drain Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Drain Ditch in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location2 West 4 South of Grafton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalsh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.35405, -97.47026
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2014)
Projected traffic10 by 2034
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Drain Ditch 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does County Road over Drain Ditch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is County Road over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.