US Bridges

Interstate 94 over Sheyenne River

Good

Barnes County, North Dakota · 3 East of Nd 1 South · Structure no. 0094291511 L

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 94 over Sheyenne River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Interstate 94 over Sheyenne River in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 94
CrossesSheyenne River
Location3 East of Nd 1 South
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates46.91158, -98.02157
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 94 over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 94 over Sheyenne River 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 Sheyenne River carry?

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

How long is Interstate 94 over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 94 over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.