US Bridges

17th Ave South over English Coulee

Good

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · East of 42nd ST · Structure no. 0000GF04

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,750
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th Ave South over English Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying 17th Ave South over English Coulee in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,125 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries17th Ave South
CrossesEnglish Coulee
LocationEast of 42nd ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrand Forks County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.90401, -97.0816
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (2013)
Projected traffic7,125 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 17th Ave South over English Coulee built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th Ave South over English 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does 17th Ave South over English Coulee carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 17th Ave South over English Coulee?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 17th Ave South over English Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.