US Bridges

US 2 Bus. Loop over Sand Creek

Fair

Williams County, North Dakota · West 2nd Street Williston · Structure no. 0002900332

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 Bus. Loop over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 2 Bus. Loop 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,150 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 2 Bus. Loop
CrossesSand Creek
LocationWest 2nd Street Williston
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates48.14524, -103.65297
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2019)
Projected traffic6,150 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 2 Bus. Loop 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 2 Bus. Loop 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 2 Bus. Loop over Sand Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 2 Bus. Loop over Sand Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 Bus. Loop over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.