US 2 Business Rt over Souris River
FairWard County, North Dakota · Burdick Exprwy East-Minot · Structure no. 0002907095
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 2 Business Rt over Souris River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 2 Business Rt over Souris River in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2039. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 2 Business Rt over Souris River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 2 Business Rt over Souris River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 2 Business Rt over Souris River carry?
About 9,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 2 Business Rt over Souris River?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns US 2 Business Rt over Souris River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.