US Bridges

County Road over Gassman Coulee

Good

Ward County, North Dakota · 2 East 4 South Burlington · Structure no. 000000051139391

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Gassman Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Gassman Coulee in Ward 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesGassman Coulee
Location2 East 4 South Burlington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWard County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.22884, -101.38836
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 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 traffic60 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Gassman Coulee built?

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

What condition is County Road over Gassman 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does County Road over Gassman Coulee carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Road over Gassman Coulee?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road over Gassman Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.