US Bridges

Nd Highway 1 over Sanborn BNSF Separation

Good

Barnes County, North Dakota · 2 North of I-94 · Structure no. 0001078696

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 1 over Sanborn BNSF Separation is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 1 over Sanborn BNSF Separation in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2039. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesNd Highway 1
CrossesSanborn BNSF Separation
Location2 North of I-94
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates46.93936, -98.19519
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2019)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 1 over Sanborn BNSF Separation built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 1 over Sanborn BNSF Separation in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 1 over Sanborn BNSF Separation carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 1 over Sanborn BNSF Separation?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 1 over Sanborn BNSF Separation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.