US Bridges

14th ST NE over Elm Coulee

Good

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 1 South 1 West Thompson · Structure no. 000000018136301

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th ST NE over Elm Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying 14th ST NE over Elm Coulee in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries14th ST NE
CrossesElm Coulee
Location1 South 1 West Thompson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.76758, -97.13139
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2021)
Projected traffic47 by 2041
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 14th ST NE over Elm Coulee built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14th 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 14th ST NE over Elm Coulee carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 14th ST NE over Elm Coulee?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns 14th ST NE over Elm Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.