I-94 Business Loop over Little Missouri River
FairBillings County, North Dakota · 2 Southeast of I-94 · Structure no. 0094901376
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 412 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 730
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-94 Business Loop over Little Missouri River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 Business Loop over Little Missouri River in Billings County, North Dakota. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2039. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-94 Business Loop over Little Missouri River built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-94 Business Loop over Little Missouri River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I-94 Business Loop over Little Missouri River carry?
About 730 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I-94 Business Loop over Little Missouri River?
The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-94 Business Loop over Little Missouri River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.