US Highway 2 over Bn Railroad
FairWard County, North Dakota · 5 East of Tagus · Structure no. 0002116450 L
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 261 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,570
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 2 over Bn Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 2 over Bn Railroad in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2039. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 2 over Bn Railroad built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 2 over Bn Railroad 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 Highway 2 over Bn Railroad carry?
About 1,570 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 2 over Bn Railroad?
The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 2 over Bn Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.