US Bridges

US Highway 2 over Bnrr

Fair

Ward County, North Dakota · 2 West U.S. HWY 83 · Structure no. 0002144200 R

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 2 over Bnrr is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Highway 2 over Bnrr 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2039. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Highway 2
CrossesBnrr
Location2 West U.S. HWY 83
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyWard County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.2201, -101.33779
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2019)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bnrr built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 2 over Bnrr 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 2 over Bnrr carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 2 over Bnrr?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 2 over Bnrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.