US Highway 52 over U.S. Highway
FairWard County, North Dakota · JCT US 2 & US 52 West · Structure no. 0002133443
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 450 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,950
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 52 over U.S. Highway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 52 over U.S. Highway in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2039. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 52 over U.S. Highway built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 52 over U.S. Highway 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 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 52 over U.S. Highway carry?
About 1,950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 52 over U.S. Highway?
The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 52 over U.S. Highway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.