US Bridges

County Road over Cole Creek

Good

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 4 West 5 South Thompson · Structure no. 000000018133350

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Cole Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Cole Creek in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 53 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 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesCole Creek
Location4 West 5 South Thompson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrand Forks County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.6963, -97.19593
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2019)
Projected traffic24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$177,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is County Road over Cole Creek 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 Road over Cole Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Road over Cole Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.