US Bridges

Interstate 94 over CO Hwy/Hobart Lake Sep

Fair

Barnes County, North Dakota · 1 East of Nd 1 North · Structure no. 0094284584 R

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 94 over CO Hwy/Hobart Lake Sep is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 94 over CO Hwy/Hobart Lake Sep in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 67 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 5 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 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,450 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 94
CrossesCO Hwy/Hobart Lake Sep
Location1 East of Nd 1 North
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates46.90657, -98.1655
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,450 (2020)
Projected traffic4,450 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 94 over CO Hwy/Hobart Lake Sep built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Interstate 94 over CO Hwy/Hobart Lake Sep 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 Interstate 94 over CO Hwy/Hobart Lake Sep carry?

About 4,450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 94 over CO Hwy/Hobart Lake Sep?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 94 over CO Hwy/Hobart Lake Sep?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.