US Bridges

US 2 over Bnsf; Csah 50

Fair

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI E of S JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 04018

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Bnsf; Csah 50 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Bnsf; Csah 50 in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 46 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2038. The structure is 380 ft (115.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesBnsf; Csah 50
Location1.6 MI E of S JCT TH 71
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates47.4298, -94.83203
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2018)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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; Csah 50 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 2 over Bnsf; Csah 50 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; Csah 50 carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Bnsf; Csah 50?

The structure is 380 ft (115.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Bnsf; Csah 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.