US Bridges

US 2 over UPRR (dover Bridge)

Good

Bonner County, Idaho · At Dover Wcl · Structure no. 000000000010027

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,219 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over UPRR (dover Bridge) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over UPRR (dover Bridge) in Bonner County, Idaho. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2042. The structure is 1,219 ft (371.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesUPRR (dover Bridge)
LocationAt Dover Wcl
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.25303, -116.60872
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,219 ft (371.6 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2023)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2042
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over UPRR (dover Bridge) built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over UPRR (dover Bridge) 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does US 2 over UPRR (dover Bridge) carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over UPRR (dover Bridge)?

The structure is 1,219 ft (371.6 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over UPRR (dover Bridge)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.