10TH Ave NE over English Coulee
Grand Forks County, North Dakota · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- 10TH Ave NE over English Coulee in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 32 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 196 of the 337 inventoried bridges in Grand Forks County rated fair (58.2%); 36 (10.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 24 ft |
| Location | 6 West 3 North Thompson |
| NBI structure number | 000000018132260 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the North Dakota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Grand Forks County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Highway 2 over Red River of the North | 1963 | 21,500 | Fair |
| US Highway 2 over English Coulee | 1988 | 20,450 | Good |
| Columbia Road over Demers Ave & Bnrr | 1984 | 19,000 | Fair |
| Nd 297/DEMERS Ave over Bnrr-city Street | 1972 | 18,500 | Fair |
| Interstate 29 over English Coulee | 1967 | 16,700 | Fair |
| Nd Highway 297 over English Coulee | 1970 | 14,000 | Fair |
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