US Bridges

County Highway over English Coulee Drain #11

Good

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 4 West of Grand Forks · Structure no. 000000018134191

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2019 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 2011, so it is 14 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesEnglish Coulee Drain #11
Location4 West of Grand Forks
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.91836, -97.17836
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2019)
Projected traffic190 by 2039
Trucks12%
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 English Coulee Drain #11 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 180 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over English Coulee Drain #11?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.