US Bridges

Nd Highway 17 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Walsh County, North Dakota · 2 West of I-29 · Structure no. 0017135649

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,710
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 17 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 17 over Drainage Ditch in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 17
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2 West of I-29
RouteState Highway 17
CountyWalsh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.41204, -97.23926
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,710 (2019)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 17 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 17 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,710 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 17 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 17 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.