US Bridges

County Road over Spring Coulee

Fair

Renville County, North Dakota · 5 East 2 South Glenburn · Structure no. 000000038142350

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Spring Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Spring Coulee in Renville County, North Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSpring Coulee
Location5 East 2 South Glenburn
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRenville County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.48944, -101.12537
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic65 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 Road over Spring Coulee built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Spring Coulee in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does County Road over Spring Coulee carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Road over Spring Coulee?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road over Spring Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.