US Bridges

US Highway 52 over Cp Railway

Fair

Ward County, North Dakota · Southeast of Kenmare · Structure no. 0052050768

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 52 over Cp Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Highway 52 over Cp Railway in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesUS Highway 52
CrossesCp Railway
LocationSoutheast of Kenmare
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates48.58653, -102.00004
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2019)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 Cp Railway built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 52 over Cp Railway carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 52 over Cp Railway?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 52 over Cp Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.