US Bridges

County Highway over Raymond Coulee

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 1 East 1 South Prosper · Structure no. 000000009133210

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Raymond Coulee is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Raymond Coulee in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesRaymond Coulee
Location1 East 1 South Prosper
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.94751, -97.00957
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic20 by 2039
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 Highway over Raymond Coulee built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Raymond 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Raymond Coulee carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Highway over Raymond Coulee?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Raymond Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.