US Bridges

Interstate 94 over Minor Road Separation

Fair

Barnes County, North Dakota · 5 East of Nd 1 South · Structure no. 0094293242 L

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 94 over Minor Road Separation is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 94 over Minor Road Separation in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 94
CrossesMinor Road Separation
Location5 East of Nd 1 South
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates46.91627, -97.9865
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2020)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2040
Trucks20%
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 Minor Road Separation built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Interstate 94 over Minor Road Separation 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 94 over Minor Road Separation carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 94 over Minor Road Separation?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 94 over Minor Road Separation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.