US Bridges

County Highway 4 over Edmore Coulee

Good

Ramsey County, North Dakota · 3 West 2 South of Edmore · Structure no. 000000036131112

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway 4 over Edmore Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway 4 over Edmore Coulee in Ramsey County, North Dakota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway 4
CrossesEdmore Coulee
Location3 West 2 South of Edmore
RouteCounty Highway 3633
CountyRamsey County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.38831, -98.51412
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2021)
Projected traffic72 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 4 over Edmore Coulee built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 4 over Edmore 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway 4 over Edmore Coulee carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is County Highway 4 over Edmore Coulee?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns County Highway 4 over Edmore Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.