US Bridges

11th Ave.S over English Coulee

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Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 11th Ave S Grand Forks · Structure no. 0000GF15

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,528
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th Ave.S over English Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying 11th Ave.S over English Coulee in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,528 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,405 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries11th Ave.S
CrossesEnglish Coulee
Location11th Ave S Grand Forks
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrand Forks County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.9113, -97.07324
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,528 (2021)
Projected traffic3,405 by 2041
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 11th Ave.S over English Coulee built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11th Ave.S 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 11th Ave.S over English Coulee carry?

About 2,528 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 11th Ave.S over English Coulee?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 11th Ave.S over English Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.