County Highway over Mauvais Coulee
GoodClosed to trafficTowner County, North Dakota · 7 South 4 East Cando · Structure no. 000000048119430
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2020
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Mauvais Coulee is a concrete channel beam carrying County Highway over Mauvais Coulee in Towner County, North Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2037. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Mauvais Coulee built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Mauvais 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 August 2020.
How much traffic does County Highway over Mauvais Coulee carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is County Highway over Mauvais Coulee?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Mauvais Coulee?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.