US Bridges

Nd Highway 297 over English Coulee

Fair

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 1 East I-29 on Demers Ave · Structure no. 0297000806

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 297 over English Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 297 over English Coulee in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 55 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,400 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 297
CrossesEnglish Coulee
Location1 East I-29 on Demers Ave
RouteCity Street 297
CountyGrand Forks County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.91766, -97.07624
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2019)
Projected traffic15,400 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Nd Highway 297 over English Coulee built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Nd Highway 297 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 297 over English Coulee carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 297 over English Coulee?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 297 over English Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.