US Bridges

Interstate 94 over Apple Creek

Fair

Burleigh County, North Dakota · 9 East of US 83 North · Structure no. 0094168101 L

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,850
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 94 over Apple Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 94 over Apple Creek in Burleigh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,850 by 2039. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesInterstate 94
CrossesApple Creek
Location9 East of US 83 North
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates46.83723, -100.59214
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2019)
Projected traffic3,850 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 94 over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Interstate 94 over Apple Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 94 over Apple Creek carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 94 over Apple Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 94 over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.