US Bridges

US Highway 2 over Channel a

Fair

Ramsey County, North Dakota · 6 Northwest of N.D.19 · Structure no. 0002262330 R

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 2 over Channel a is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 2 over Channel a in Ramsey County, North Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,530 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Highway 2
CrossesChannel a
Location6 Northwest of N.D.19
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyRamsey County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.16588, -98.98023
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2019)
Projected traffic4,530 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 2 over Channel a built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 2 over Channel a 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 2 over Channel a carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 2 over Channel a?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 2 over Channel a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.