US Bridges

County Highway over English Coulee

Fair

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 5 West 5 North Thompson · Structure no. 000000018132240

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
445
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over English Coulee is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over English Coulee in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 445 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesEnglish Coulee
Location5 West 5 North Thompson
RouteCounty Highway 1824
CountyGrand Forks County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.84622, -97.22274
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic445 (2019)
Projected traffic250 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 English Coulee built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over English 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 English Coulee carry?

About 445 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over English Coulee?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over English Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.