US Bridges

I-94 Business Loop over Sheyenne River

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Barnes County, North Dakota · Main St. East Valley City · Structure no. 0094930922

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 Business Loop over Sheyenne River is a concrete arch - thru carrying I-94 Business Loop over Sheyenne River in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 Business Loop
CrossesSheyenne River
LocationMain St. East Valley City
RouteInterstate 94
CountyBarnes County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.9235, -97.9915
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating103.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,450 (2020)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 Business Loop over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 Business Loop 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 I-94 Business Loop over Sheyenne River carry?

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

How long is I-94 Business Loop over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 Business Loop over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.