FIELD DRIVE
Carrying FIELD DRIVE over ENGLISH COULEE DRAIN
4 WEST OF GRAND FORKS, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FIELD DRIVE
The FIELD DRIVE bridge in Grand Forks, North Dakota carries FIELD DRIVE over ENGLISH COULEE DRAIN. It was built in 1919, making it 107 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1982, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FIELD DRIVE compares
Live comparison across North Dakota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1919
- Last Reconstructed
- 1982
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- Other Local Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0002351893 N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
FIELD DRIVE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare FIELD DRIVE against other structures in Grand Forks and across North Dakota. North Dakota bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FIELD DRIVE?
FIELD DRIVE in Grand Forks, North Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FIELD DRIVE inspected?
FIELD DRIVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FIELD DRIVE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FIELD DRIVE?
FIELD DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FIELD DRIVE?
FIELD DRIVE is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
How old is FIELD DRIVE and does age affect safety?
FIELD DRIVE was built in 1919, making it 107 years old and last reconstructed in 1982.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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