US Bridges

County Highway over U.S. Highway 2

Fair

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 13 West of I-29 · Structure no. 0002342782

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,353
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over U.S. Highway 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over U.S. Highway 2 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 50 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 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 2,353 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,170 by 2042. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesU.S. Highway 2
Location13 West of I-29
CountyGrand Forks County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.93322, -97.36693
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,353 (2019)
Projected traffic3,170 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 County Highway over U.S. Highway 2 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is County Highway over U.S. Highway 2 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 County Highway over U.S. Highway 2 carry?

About 2,353 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over U.S. Highway 2?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over U.S. Highway 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.