US Bridges

US 52 Bypass over I 94/US 52 Bypass

Fair

Stutsman County, North Dakota · 2 West of Jamestown · Structure no. 0094256224

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 Bypass over I 94/US 52 Bypass is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 Bypass over I 94/US 52 Bypass in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 66 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 52 Bypass
CrossesI 94/US 52 Bypass
Location2 West of Jamestown
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates46.8922, -98.75537
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 52 Bypass over I 94/US 52 Bypass built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 52 Bypass over I 94/US 52 Bypass 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 US 52 Bypass over I 94/US 52 Bypass carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 52 Bypass over I 94/US 52 Bypass?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 Bypass over I 94/US 52 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.