US Bridges

US Highway 52 over Cp Railroad

Fair

Burke County, North Dakota · At Flaxton · Structure no. 0052014579

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
378 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,180
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 52 over Cp Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 52 over Cp Railroad in Burke County, North Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2039. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesUS Highway 52
CrossesCp Railroad
LocationAt Flaxton
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates48.89425, -102.38873
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2019)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2039
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 Highway 52 over Cp Railroad built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 52 over Cp Railroad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 52 over Cp Railroad carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 52 over Cp Railroad?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 52 over Cp Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.