US Bridges

County Road over County Drain 87

Good

Walsh County, North Dakota · 2 East 1 S of Grafton · Structure no. 000000050144101

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over County Drain 87 is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over County Drain 87 in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesCounty Drain 87
Location2 East 1 S of Grafton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalsh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.398, -97.36467
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1996)
Projected traffic50 by 2038
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over County Drain 87 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over County Drain 87 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 County Drain 87 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is County Road over County Drain 87?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns County Road over County Drain 87?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.