US Bridges

US Highway 52 over Larson Coulee

Fair

Ward County, North Dakota · 4 Southeast of US 2 & 83 · Structure no. 0052098967

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,850
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 52 over Larson Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 52 over Larson Coulee in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,850 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS Highway 52
CrossesLarson Coulee
Location4 Southeast of US 2 & 83
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates48.1996, -101.22872
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,850 (2019)
Projected traffic5,850 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Larson Coulee built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 52 over Larson 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 2023.

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

About 5,850 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 52 over Larson Coulee?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US Highway 52 over Larson Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.