US Bridges

County Highway over English Coulee Drain #11

Fair

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 4 West of Grand Forks · Structure no. 000000018134190

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,599
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over English Coulee Drain #11 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over English Coulee Drain #11 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,599 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,153 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesEnglish Coulee Drain #11
Location4 West of Grand Forks
RouteCounty Highway 1833
Coordinates47.92634, -97.17486
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,599 (2022)
Projected traffic2,153 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Drain #11 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over English Coulee Drain #11 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over English Coulee Drain #11 carry?

About 1,599 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over English Coulee Drain #11?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over English Coulee Drain #11?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.