County HWY over Big Coulee
GoodClosed to trafficBenson County, North Dakota · 4 North of Nd 19 · Structure no. 000000003129140
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2020
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County HWY over Big Coulee is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County HWY over Big Coulee in Benson County, North Dakota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County HWY over Big Coulee built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is County HWY over Big Coulee 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 2020.
How much traffic does County HWY over Big Coulee carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County HWY over Big Coulee?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns County HWY over Big Coulee?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.