US 52/281 Bypass over Bn-Santa Fe Railway
GoodStutsman County, North Dakota · West Jamestown Bypass · Structure no. 0052917499
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 650 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52/281 Bypass over Bn-Santa Fe Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52/281 Bypass over Bn-Santa Fe Railway in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,950 by 2039. The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52/281 Bypass over Bn-Santa Fe Railway built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52/281 Bypass over Bn-Santa Fe Railway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does US 52/281 Bypass over Bn-Santa Fe Railway carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 52/281 Bypass over Bn-Santa Fe Railway?
The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 52/281 Bypass over Bn-Santa Fe Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.