US Highway 2 over Cow Creek
FairWilliams County, North Dakota · 3 South of US 85 North · Structure no. 0002029275 L
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,365
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 2 over Cow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 2 over Cow Creek in Williams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 70 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 1,365 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 2 over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is US Highway 2 over Cow 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 2 over Cow Creek carry?
About 1,365 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 2 over Cow Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 2 over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.