US Bridges

15th ST NE over Elm Coulee

Good

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 2 W 1 S of Thompson · Structure no. 000000018135301

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15th ST NE over Elm Coulee is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying 15th ST NE over Elm Coulee in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries15th ST NE
CrossesElm Coulee
Location2 W 1 S of Thompson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.7604, -97.15286
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2023)
Projected traffic44 by 2043
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 15th ST NE over Elm Coulee built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15th ST NE over Elm Coulee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 15th ST NE over Elm Coulee carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 15th ST NE over Elm Coulee?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m).

Who owns 15th ST NE over Elm Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.