US Bridges

27th Ave North over English Coulee

Good

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 27th Ave N-Grand Forks · Structure no. GF07

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

27th Ave North over English Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying 27th Ave North over English Coulee in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries27th Ave North
CrossesEnglish Coulee
Location27th Ave N-Grand Forks
RouteCity Street 8617
Coordinates47.9476, -97.067
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
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 traffic160 (2013)
Projected traffic225 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$383,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 27th Ave North over English Coulee built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27th Ave North 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 27th Ave North over English Coulee carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 27th Ave North over English Coulee?

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

Who owns 27th Ave North over English Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.