US Bridges

Columbia Road over English Coulee Diversion

Good

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · North Grand Forks · Structure no. 0000GF09

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia Road over English Coulee Diversion is a concrete culvert carrying Columbia Road 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 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesColumbia Road
CrossesEnglish Coulee Diversion
LocationNorth Grand Forks
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.96189, -97.06634
Functional classUrban 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.
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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2013)
Projected traffic330 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 Columbia Road over English Coulee Diversion built?

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

What condition is Columbia Road 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 Columbia Road over English Coulee Diversion carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Columbia Road over English Coulee Diversion?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Columbia Road over English Coulee Diversion?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.