US Bridges

County Road over I-94/PAINTED Canyon Int

Fair

Billings County, North Dakota · 9 West of Jct. US 85 · Structure no. 0094032963

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over I-94/PAINTED Canyon Int is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over I-94/PAINTED Canyon Int in Billings County, North Dakota. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 60 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2039. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesI-94/PAINTED Canyon Int
Location9 West of Jct. US 85
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBillings County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.89189, -103.38429
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2019)
Projected traffic700 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$551,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over I-94/PAINTED Canyon Int built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is County Road over I-94/PAINTED Canyon Int 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over I-94/PAINTED Canyon Int carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road over I-94/PAINTED Canyon Int?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over I-94/PAINTED Canyon Int?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.