US Highway 81 over Grafton Flood Deversion
GoodWalsh County, North Dakota · 2 North of Nd 17 · Structure no. 0081192576
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 290 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,270
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 81 over Grafton Flood Deversion is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 81 over Grafton Flood Deversion 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 3,270 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,270 by 2033. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 81 over Grafton Flood Deversion built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 81 over Grafton Flood Deversion 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 US Highway 81 over Grafton Flood Deversion carry?
About 3,270 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 81 over Grafton Flood Deversion?
The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 81 over Grafton Flood Deversion?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.