US Bridges

West Front Street over Drainage Ditch

Good

Williams County, North Dakota · W Front Street Williston · Structure no. 0000WIL03

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Front Street over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying West Front Street over Drainage Ditch in Williams County, North Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2037. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Front Street
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationW Front Street Williston
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates48.13977, -103.66923
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2017)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 West Front Street over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Front Street 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does West Front Street over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Front Street over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns West Front Street over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.