US Bridges

County Highway over Salt Water Coulee

Fair

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 1 East Emerado · Structure no. 000000018126190

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Salt Water Coulee is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Salt Water Coulee in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSalt Water Coulee
Location1 East Emerado
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.92133, -97.34679
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2019)
Projected traffic19 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 Salt Water Coulee built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Salt Water Coulee in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Salt Water Coulee carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Highway over Salt Water Coulee?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Salt Water Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.