US Bridges

6th Ave N over English Coulee

Fair

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 6th Ave N Grand Forks · Structure no. 0000GF14

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,625
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Ave N over English Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying 6th Ave N over English Coulee in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 45 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,625 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,950 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries6th Ave N
CrossesEnglish Coulee
Location6th Ave N Grand Forks
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrand Forks County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.92575, -97.07777
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,625 (2013)
Projected traffic13,950 by 2033
Trucks2%
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 6th Ave N over English Coulee built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is 6th Ave N over English Coulee in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does 6th Ave N over English Coulee carry?

About 11,625 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 6th Ave N over English Coulee?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 6th Ave N over English Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.