US Bridges

County Highway over English Coulee Diversion

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Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 2 W 1 S JCT US 2 & I-29 · Structure no. 000000018137192

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over English Coulee Diversion is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over English Coulee Diversion in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesEnglish Coulee Diversion
Location2 W 1 S JCT US 2 & I-29
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrand Forks County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.9184, -97.13128
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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2013)
Projected traffic280 by 2033
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Diversion built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over English Coulee Diversion 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 2021.

How much traffic does County Highway over English Coulee Diversion carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over English Coulee Diversion?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway over English Coulee Diversion?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.