US 81/52nd Ave.Sth over Cook Coulee
GoodCass County, North Dakota · 1 East of I-29 · Structure no. 0081920791 R
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,230
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 81/52nd Ave.Sth over Cook Coulee is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 81/52nd Ave.Sth over Cook Coulee in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,230 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2039. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 81/52nd Ave.Sth over Cook Coulee built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 81/52nd Ave.Sth over Cook 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 US 81/52nd Ave.Sth over Cook Coulee carry?
About 6,230 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 81/52nd Ave.Sth over Cook Coulee?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns US 81/52nd Ave.Sth over Cook Coulee?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.