US Bridges

Campus Road over English Coulee

Good

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · Und Campus · Structure no. 0000GF13

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2019 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Campus Road over English Coulee is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Campus Road over English Coulee in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCampus Road
CrossesEnglish Coulee
LocationUnd Campus
CountyGrand Forks County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.91898, -97.07602
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Campus Road over English Coulee built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campus 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 2023.

How much traffic does Campus Road over English Coulee carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Campus Road over English Coulee?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Campus Road over English Coulee?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.