US Bridges

Interstate 29 over Cole Creek

Fair

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 2 South Nd 15 · Structure no. 0029127746

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 29 over Cole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 29 over Cole Creek in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 56 years old, older 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 29
CrossesCole Creek
Location2 South Nd 15
RouteInterstate 29
CountyGrand Forks County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.74044, -97.07783
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic9,800 (2019)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 29 over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Interstate 29 over Cole Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 29 over Cole Creek carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 29 over Cole Creek?

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

Who owns Interstate 29 over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.