US Bridges

Access RD and BNSF over 2nd ST North of Main

Fair

Cass County, North Dakota · 2nd ST N of Main-Fargo · Structure no. 0000FRGO25 B

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access RD and BNSF over 2nd ST North of Main is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access RD and BNSF over 2nd ST North of Main in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAccess RD and BNSF
Crosses2nd ST North of Main
Location2nd ST N of Main-Fargo
CountyCass County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.8747, -96.7814
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2023)
Projected traffic1 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Access RD and BNSF over 2nd ST North of Main built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access RD and BNSF over 2nd ST North of Main 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Access RD and BNSF over 2nd ST North of Main carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Access RD and BNSF over 2nd ST North of Main?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Access RD and BNSF over 2nd ST North of Main?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.