US Bridges

S 34th ST over English Coulee

Fair

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 0.6 South of Demers Ave · Structure no. 0000GF16

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,625
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 34th ST over English Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying S 34th ST 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 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 103,950 by 2033. 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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CarriesS 34th ST
CrossesEnglish Coulee
Location0.6 South of Demers Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrand Forks County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.90898, -97.07734
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 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 traffic11,625 (2013)
Projected traffic103,950 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 S 34th ST over English Coulee built?

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

What condition is S 34th ST 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 S 34th ST over English Coulee carry?

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

How long is S 34th ST over English Coulee?

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

Who owns S 34th ST over English Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.