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Information:
The historic John F. Kennedy Bridge carries US highway 2 and crosses the Red River (of the North) connecting East Grand Forks, Minnesota and Grand Forks, North Dakota. This bridges is a two span, steel Parker Truss bridge constructed in 1963 about the same time that John F. Kennedy was assassinated (22 November 1963) and thus was named after the president.
Location:
Driving Directions:
The bridge is located on US Highway 2 where this highway crosses the Red River (of the North) between East Grand Forks, Minnesota and Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Coordinates:
47.9332637, -97.0373211
Elevation:
841 feet
History:
Bridge Specification
Bridge Type:
Parker camelback Truss Deck Bridge
Bridge Body:
Riveted and bolted connections
Bridge Deck:
Concrete
Bridge Foundation:
Bridge Structure:
exceptionally long Parker Truss
Central Pier for Stability, Rocker Bents and long approach spans
Bridge Use:
Vehicular
Bridge Measurements:
Deck Width:
56.1 feet (17.099 meters)
Total Length:
1,260 feet (384.05 meters)
Number of Main Spans:
2
Main Spans Length, 2 each
274.9 feet (83.79 meters)
Number of Other Spans:
11
Bridge Height:
Clearance Above:
(Vehicle Clearance) 19.7 feet
Clearance Below:
(Vessel Clearance) 51 to 53 feet
Weight Limit:
ton, ( pounds)
Bridge Carries
US 2
Bridge Crosses:
Red River of the North
Bridge Construction:
1963
Builder:
Cost to Build:
$320,000.00
Date Construction Began:
1963
Date Bridge Opened:
196
Bridge Improvements:
Major Rehabilitation:
2017 and 2019
Cost to Rehabilitate:
15.66 million
Rehabilitation Accomplishments:
Replace the Bridge Deck, rebuild primary support pier, full repainting the steel structure.
Replaced Previous Bridge:
Original 1929 US 2 crossing
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