US Bridges

Section Line Trail over Coulee

Good

Ramsey County, North Dakota · 1 East 1 South Webster · Structure no. 000000036116191

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Section Line Trail over Coulee is a steel culvert carrying Section Line Trail over Coulee in Ramsey County, North Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSection Line Trail
CrossesCoulee
Location1 East 1 South Webster
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRamsey County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.27134, -98.8543
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2020)
Projected traffic4 by 2040
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Section Line Trail over Coulee built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Section Line Trail over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Section Line Trail over Coulee carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Section Line Trail over Coulee?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns Section Line Trail over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.