US Bridges

US Highway 2 over English Coulee Diversion

Good

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 2 West of I-29 · Structure no. 0002353760

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,345
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 2 over English Coulee Diversion is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 2 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 9,345 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,930 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS Highway 2
CrossesEnglish Coulee Diversion
Location2 West of I-29
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates47.93302, -97.1309
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2022
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 rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 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 traffic9,345 (2019)
Projected traffic13,930 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US Highway 2 over English Coulee Diversion built?

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

What condition is US Highway 2 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does US Highway 2 over English Coulee Diversion carry?

About 9,345 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 2 over English Coulee Diversion?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US Highway 2 over English Coulee Diversion?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.