US Bridges

County Highway over Drainage Ditch

Good

Walsh County, North Dakota · 5 East 3 North of Grafton · Structure no. 000000050149050

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Drainage Ditch in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location5 East 3 North of Grafton
RouteCounty Highway 5006
Coordinates48.47015, -97.26655
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic152 (2014)
Projected traffic168 by 2034
Trucks10%
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$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Drainage 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 Highway over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Highway over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.