County Road over Drain Ditch
FairPosted for loadWalsh County, North Dakota · 13 South Grafton · Structure no. 000000050141220
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Drain Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Drain Ditch in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road over Drain Ditch built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road over Drain Ditch 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 Road over Drain Ditch carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is County Road over Drain Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Drain Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.