US Highway 2 over Bn Railroad
FairWilliams County, North Dakota · City of Ray · Structure no. 0002053731 R
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 320 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 915
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 2 over Bn Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 2 over Bn Railroad in Williams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 915 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 915 by 2039. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 41 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 | 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 Bn Railroad built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 2 over Bn Railroad 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 Bn Railroad carry?
About 915 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 2 over Bn Railroad?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 2 over Bn Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.