US Highway 2 over Cow Creek
FairWilliams County, North Dakota · 3 South of US 85 North · Structure no. 0002029275 R
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Highway 2 over Cow Creek in Williams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,365 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 2 over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
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 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 2 over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.