US Bridges

Riverside Drive W over Drainage Ditch

Good

Williams County, North Dakota · W Front Street Williston · Structure no. 0000WIL04

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Drive W over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Riverside Drive W over Drainage Ditch in Williams County, North Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRiverside Drive W
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationW Front Street Williston
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates48.1392, -103.6684
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.2 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 Riverside Drive W over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Drive W 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 2023.

How much traffic does Riverside Drive W over Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is Riverside Drive W over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Riverside Drive W over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.