County Road over Drain Ditch
PoorClosed to trafficWalsh County, North Dakota · 3 East 4 North of Grafton · Structure no. 000000050146040
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Drain Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Drain Ditch in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 95 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road over Drain Ditch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is County Road over Drain Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
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 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Drain Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.