US Bridges

US Highway 2 over Bn Railroad

Good

Ward County, North Dakota · 5 East of Tagus · Structure no. 0002116480 R

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 2 over Bn Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 2 over Bn Railroad in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,185 by 2039. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS Highway 2
CrossesBn Railroad
Location5 East of Tagus
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates48.32765, -101.82429
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2019)
Projected traffic2,185 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 2 over Bn Railroad built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 2 over Bn Railroad 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 2 over Bn Railroad carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 2 over Bn Railroad?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 2 over Bn Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.