US Bridges

US Highway 52 over US2/US2 & 52 Int.

Fair

Ward County, North Dakota · JCT 2 & 52 East · Structure no. 0002148930

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 52 over US2/US2 & 52 Int. is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Highway 52 over US2/US2 & 52 Int. in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2039. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Highway 52
CrossesUS2/US2 & 52 Int.
LocationJCT 2 & 52 East
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyWard County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.20926, -101.24635
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2019)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 52 over US2/US2 & 52 Int. built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 52 over US2/US2 & 52 Int. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 52 over US2/US2 & 52 Int. carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 52 over US2/US2 & 52 Int.?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 52 over US2/US2 & 52 Int.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.