US Bridges

County Highway over Starkweather Coulee

Good

Ramsey County, North Dakota · 4 E 1 N Starkweather · Structure no. 000000036119050

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Starkweather Coulee is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Starkweather Coulee in Ramsey County, North Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesStarkweather Coulee
Location4 E 1 N Starkweather
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates48.47155, -98.79123
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2038
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 Starkweather Coulee built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Starkweather 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 Starkweather Coulee carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Highway over Starkweather Coulee?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Starkweather Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.