US Bridges

US Highway 2 over Sand Creek

Fair

Williams County, North Dakota · 4 East of US 85 South · Structure no. 0002018351 R

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 2 over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 2 over Sand Creek in Williams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 years old, older 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,040 by 2039. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Highway 2
CrossesSand Creek
Location4 East of US 85 South
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyWilliams County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.14745, -103.65172
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2019)
Projected traffic7,040 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 2 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US Highway 2 over Sand Creek 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 over Sand Creek carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 2 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 2 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.