US Bridges

38th ST So.-Fargo over Rose Coulee

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · North of 40th Ave SW · Structure no. 0000FRGO36

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,470
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

38th ST So.-Fargo over Rose Coulee is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 38th ST So.-Fargo over Rose Coulee in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,835 by 2039. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries38th ST So.-Fargo
CrossesRose Coulee
LocationNorth of 40th Ave SW
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.82028, -96.84051
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,470 (2019)
Projected traffic1,835 by 2039
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$186,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 38th ST So.-Fargo over Rose Coulee built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 38th ST So.-Fargo over Rose 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 38th ST So.-Fargo over Rose Coulee carry?

About 1,470 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 38th ST So.-Fargo over Rose Coulee?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 38th ST So.-Fargo over Rose Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.