US Bridges

US 2 Business Rt over Cp Railway

Good

Ward County, North Dakota · Burdick Expy. East · Structure no. 0002906591

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
854 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 Business Rt over Cp Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 Business Rt over Cp Railway 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 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,850 by 2039. The structure is 854 ft (260.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 2 Business Rt
CrossesCp Railway
LocationBurdick Expy. East
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates48.23265, -101.28327
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length854 ft (260.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2019)
Projected traffic20,850 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 Business Rt over Cp Railway built?

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

What condition is US 2 Business Rt over Cp Railway 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 2 Business Rt over Cp Railway carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 2 Business Rt over Cp Railway?

The structure is 854 ft (260.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 Business Rt over Cp Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.