US Bridges

County Road over County Drain 87

Good

Walsh County, North Dakota · 1 East 1 South of Grafton · Structure no. 000000050144102

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 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
Location1 East 1 South of Grafton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalsh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.39791, -97.37655
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 5 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Road over County Drain 87?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road over County Drain 87?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.