US Bridges

County Highway over Cole Creek

Poor

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 3 South Thompson · Structure no. 000000018137331

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Cole Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Cole Creek in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCole Creek
Location3 South Thompson
RouteCounty Highway 1817
CountyGrand Forks County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.73002, -97.10939
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2019)
Projected traffic180 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 Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Cole Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Cole Creek carry?

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

How long is County Highway over Cole Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.