US Bridges

US Highway 2 & 52 over Cp Railway

Fair

Ward County, North Dakota · NE of JCT 2 & 52 · Structure no. 0002149111 L

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 2 & 52 over Cp Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Highway 2 & 52 over Cp Railway 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2039. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Highway 2 & 52
CrossesCp Railway
LocationNE of JCT 2 & 52
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyWard County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.21108, -101.24359
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2019)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 & 52 over Cp Railway built?

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

What condition is US Highway 2 & 52 over Cp Railway 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 2 & 52 over Cp Railway carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 2 & 52 over Cp Railway?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 2 & 52 over Cp Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.