US Bridges

US Highway 2 over Bnrr Sep over

Fair

Nelson County, North Dakota · 1 East of Nd 32 South · Structure no. 0002313465 R

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,455
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 2 over Bnrr Sep over is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Highway 2 over Bnrr Sep over in Nelson County, North Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 1,455 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,455 by 2039. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Highway 2
CrossesBnrr Sep over
Location1 East of Nd 32 South
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates48.00421, -97.96004
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,455 (2019)
Projected traffic1,455 by 2039
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2 over Bnrr Sep over built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 2 over Bnrr Sep over 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 Bnrr Sep over carry?

About 1,455 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 2 over Bnrr Sep over?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 2 over Bnrr Sep over?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.