US Highway 2 over Freshwater Coulee
FairGrand Forks County, North Dakota · 7 West of Grand Forks · Structure no. 0002348946 R
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 2 over Freshwater Coulee is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 2 over Freshwater Coulee in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 62 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 2 over Freshwater Coulee built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is US Highway 2 over Freshwater Coulee 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 Freshwater Coulee carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 2 over Freshwater Coulee?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 2 over Freshwater Coulee?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.