US Bridges

2nd Street SW over James River

Fair

Stutsman County, North Dakota · 2nd Street Sw-Jamestown · Structure no. 0000JMTN03

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Street SW over James River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 2nd Street SW over James River in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries2nd Street SW
CrossesJames River
Location2nd Street Sw-Jamestown
RouteCity Street 8757
Coordinates46.90752, -98.71482
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 2nd Street SW over James River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Street SW over James 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 2023.

How much traffic does 2nd Street SW over James River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Street SW over James River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Street SW over James River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.