US Bridges

US Highway 2 over Lloyds Coulee

Good

Ward County, North Dakota · 2 SE of JCT US 2 & US 52 · Structure no. 0002135276

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,370
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 2 over Lloyds Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 2 over Lloyds Coulee in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8,370 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,384 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesUS Highway 2
CrossesLloyds Coulee
Location2 SE of JCT US 2 & US 52
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates48.29084, -101.48625
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating88.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,370 (2021)
Projected traffic9,384 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 2 over Lloyds Coulee built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 2 over Lloyds Coulee 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 2 over Lloyds Coulee carry?

About 8,370 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 2 over Lloyds Coulee?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US Highway 2 over Lloyds Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.