US Bridges

US Highway 2 over Bnrr

Good

Ward County, North Dakota · 2 West of HWY 83 · Structure no. 0002144205 L

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
249 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 stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 2 over Bnrr in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2039. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS Highway 2
CrossesBnrr
Location2 West of HWY 83
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates48.22015, -101.33731
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 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 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 2 over Bnrr 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 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 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 2 over Bnrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.