US Bridges

County Hiway 0203 over I-94/URBANA Interchange

Fair

Barnes County, North Dakota · 11 West of Nd 1 North · Structure no. 0094272369

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Hiway 0203 over I-94/URBANA Interchange is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying County Hiway 0203 over I-94/URBANA Interchange in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Hiway 0203
CrossesI-94/URBANA Interchange
Location11 West of Nd 1 North
RouteCounty Highway 203
CountyBarnes County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.89249, -98.41812
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$444,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Hiway 0203 over I-94/URBANA Interchange built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Hiway 0203 over I-94/URBANA Interchange 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Hiway 0203 over I-94/URBANA Interchange carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Hiway 0203 over I-94/URBANA Interchange?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Hiway 0203 over I-94/URBANA Interchange?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.