US Bridges

Nd Highway 17 over Drain

Good

Walsh County, North Dakota · 2 East of US 81 · Structure no. 0017129916

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,870
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 17 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 17 over Drain in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,870 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,245 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesNd Highway 17
CrossesDrain
Location2 East of US 81
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates48.41248, -97.36364
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic3,870 (2018)
Projected traffic3,245 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 17 over Drain built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 17 over Drain 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 17 over Drain carry?

About 3,870 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 17 over Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 17 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.