US Bridges

County Highway over Jerusalem Coulee

Good

Nelson County, North Dakota · 5 South 8 West of Lakota · Structure no. 000000032101160

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Jerusalem Coulee is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway over Jerusalem Coulee in Nelson County, North Dakota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2037. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesJerusalem Coulee
Location5 South 8 West of Lakota
RouteCounty Highway 3201
CountyNelson County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.96493, -98.52568
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic50 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Highway over Jerusalem Coulee built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Jerusalem 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Jerusalem Coulee carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is County Highway over Jerusalem Coulee?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Jerusalem Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.