US Bridges

US Highway 52 over Fuller Coulee

Good

Ward County, North Dakota · 5 Northwest of U.S. 2 W · Structure no. 0052076988

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,930
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 52 over Fuller Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 52 over Fuller Coulee in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 40 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,930 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS Highway 52
CrossesFuller Coulee
Location5 Northwest of U.S. 2 W
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates48.36313, -101.56748
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2019)
Projected traffic1,930 by 2039
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US Highway 52 over Fuller Coulee built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US Highway 52 over Fuller 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 52 over Fuller Coulee carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 52 over Fuller Coulee?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US Highway 52 over Fuller Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.