US Bridges

State Mill Road over English Coulee

Good

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · Mill Road-Grand Forks · Structure no. 0000GF05

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Mill Road over English Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying State Mill Road over English Coulee in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Mill Road
CrossesEnglish Coulee
LocationMill Road-Grand Forks
RouteCity Street 8654
Coordinates47.95119, -97.06502
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2013)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 State Mill Road over English Coulee built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Mill Road 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 State Mill Road over English Coulee carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Mill Road over English Coulee?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns State Mill Road over English Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.