US Bridges

Bis Expwy/Cent DR over I-94/EAST Bismarck Int

Fair

Burleigh County, North Dakota · 2 East of US 83 North · Structure no. 0094161439

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bis Expwy/Cent DR over I-94/EAST Bismarck Int is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bis Expwy/Cent DR over I-94/EAST Bismarck Int in Burleigh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 61 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 5 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,300 by 2039. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBis Expwy/Cent DR
CrossesI-94/EAST Bismarck Int
Location2 East of US 83 North
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates46.83138, -100.73054
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2019)
Projected traffic15,300 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bis Expwy/Cent DR over I-94/EAST Bismarck Int built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Bis Expwy/Cent DR over I-94/EAST Bismarck 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bis Expwy/Cent DR over I-94/EAST Bismarck Int carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bis Expwy/Cent DR over I-94/EAST Bismarck Int?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Bis Expwy/Cent DR over I-94/EAST Bismarck Int?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.