US 52/281 Bypass over Bn-santa Fe Railway
Stutsman County, North Dakota · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 52/281 Bypass over Bn-santa Fe Railway in Stutsman County, North Dakota, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2019).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 32 of the 78 inventoried bridges in Stutsman County rated good (41.0%); 7 (9.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 649 ft |
| Location | West Jamestown Bypass |
| NBI structure number | 0052917499 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the North Dakota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Stutsman County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Highway 281 over I-94/US 281 Interchange | 1957 | 13,300 | Fair |
| US Highway 281 SB over James River | 1960 | 10,370 | Fair |
| US Highway 281 over James River | 1933 | 10,370 | Fair |
| Interstate 94 over Creek | 1958 | 8,400 | Good |
| US Highway 52 over James River | 1939 | 5,600 | Fair |
| Interstate 94 over Bnrr & SE Jamestown Int | 2017 | 4,560 | Fair |
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