US Highway 2 over Turtle River
FairGrand Forks County, North Dakota · 5 East of Nd 18 · Structure no. 0002335886 L
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,155
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 2 over Turtle River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Highway 2 over Turtle River in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 2,155 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,155 by 2039. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 2 over Turtle River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 2 over Turtle River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 2 over Turtle River carry?
About 2,155 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 2 over Turtle River?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 2 over Turtle River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.