US Highway 2 over White Earth River
FairMountrail County, North Dakota · 10 Miles West of Ross · Structure no. 0002073218 L
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,480
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 2 over White Earth River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Highway 2 over White Earth River in Mountrail County, North Dakota. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 45 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 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,090 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 White Earth River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is US Highway 2 over White Earth 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 2 over White Earth River carry?
About 1,480 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 2 over White Earth River?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 2 over White Earth River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.