38th ST NE over Big Coulee
FairBenson County, North Dakota · 2 West Maddock · Structure no. 000000003112280
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 222
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
38th ST NE over Big Coulee is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 38th ST NE over Big Coulee in Benson County, North Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 38th ST NE over Big Coulee built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is 38th ST NE over Big Coulee 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does 38th ST NE over Big Coulee carry?
About 222 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is 38th ST NE over Big Coulee?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 38th ST NE over Big Coulee?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.