US Bridges

US 2 over Bnsf; Cp Rail

Fair

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 04005

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,850
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Bnsf; Cp Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Bnsf; Cp Rail in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 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 7,850 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,050 by 2038. The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesBnsf; Cp Rail
Location0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 7
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyBeltrami County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.47943, -94.91885
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,850 (2018)
Projected traffic8,050 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Bnsf; Cp Rail built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Bnsf; Cp Rail 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Bnsf; Cp Rail carry?

About 7,850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Bnsf; Cp Rail?

The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Bnsf; Cp Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.