US Bridges

County Road over Spring Coulee

Poor

Bottineau County, North Dakota · 3 East 1 South of Forfar · Structure no. 000000005112320

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Spring Coulee is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road over Spring Coulee in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSpring Coulee
Location3 East 1 South of Forfar
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBottineau County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.5507, -101.23397
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic34 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road over Spring Coulee built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is County Road over Spring 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Spring Coulee carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road over Spring Coulee?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Spring Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.