US Bridges

County Highway over I-94/WEST Oriska Sep

Good

Barnes County, North Dakota · 2 West of Nd 32 · Structure no. 0094300750

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over I-94/WEST Oriska Sep is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over I-94/WEST Oriska Sep in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesI-94/WEST Oriska Sep
Location2 West of Nd 32
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarnes County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.92006, -97.82864
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over I-94/WEST Oriska Sep built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over I-94/WEST Oriska Sep 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 County Highway over I-94/WEST Oriska Sep carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Highway over I-94/WEST Oriska Sep?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over I-94/WEST Oriska Sep?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.