Section Line Trail over Coulee
FairWard County, North Dakota · 3 West 6 South Logan · Structure no. 000000051146500
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Section Line Trail over Coulee is a concrete channel beam carrying Section Line Trail over Coulee in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Section Line Trail over Coulee built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Section Line Trail over 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Section Line Trail over Coulee carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Section Line Trail over Coulee?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Section Line Trail over Coulee?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.