US Bridges

Interstate 94 over West Valley City Int

Good

Barnes County, North Dakota · 2 East of Nd 1 South-Vc · Structure no. 0094290803 R

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 94 over West Valley City Int is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Interstate 94 over West Valley City Int in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,150 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 94
CrossesWest Valley City Int
Location2 East of Nd 1 South-Vc
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates46.91203, -98.03629
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2020)
Projected traffic4,150 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 West Valley City Int built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 94 over West Valley City Int 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 Interstate 94 over West Valley City Int carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 94 over West Valley City Int?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 94 over West Valley City Int?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.