County Trail over Coulee
PoorClosed to trafficBenson County, North Dakota · 6 E 1 N Minnewaukan · Structure no. 000000003134200
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2020
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Trail over Coulee is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Trail over Coulee in Benson County, North Dakota. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Trail over Coulee built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Trail over Coulee in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2020.
How much traffic does County Trail over Coulee carry?
About 1 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is County Trail over Coulee?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Trail over Coulee?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.