County Highway over Coulee
PoorClosed to trafficRamsey County, North Dakota · 10 West 3 North Webster · Structure no. 000000036105160
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Coulee is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Coulee in Ramsey County, North Dakota. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Coulee built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Coulee in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.
How much traffic does County Highway over Coulee carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is County Highway over Coulee?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Coulee?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.