US Bridges

US Highway 52 over Cp Railway

Good

Foster County, North Dakota · JCT US 52 & Nd 200 · Structure no. 0052222945

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 52 over Cp Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Highway 52 over Cp Railway in Foster County, North Dakota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,645 by 2039. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesUS Highway 52
CrossesCp Railway
LocationJCT US 52 & Nd 200
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates47.45404, -99.11739
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2019)
Projected traffic8,645 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 Railway built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 52 over Cp Railway 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 October 2023.

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

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 52 over Cp Railway?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 52 over Cp Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.