US Highway 2 over Mouse River
GoodWard County, North Dakota · 1 N.E. of Jct. 2 & 52 · Structure no. 0002149663 L
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 2 over Mouse River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Highway 2 over Mouse River 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 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2039. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 2 over Mouse River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 2 over Mouse River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US Highway 2 over Mouse River carry?
About 4,150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 2 over Mouse River?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 2 over Mouse River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.