US Bridges

Interstate 94 over Mckenzie Slough

Fair

Burleigh County, North Dakota · 8 West of 83 South · Structure no. 0094174930

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 94 over Mckenzie Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 94 over Mckenzie Slough in Burleigh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 94
CrossesMckenzie Slough
Location8 West of 83 South
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates46.83661, -100.44809
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2019)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 94 over Mckenzie Slough built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Interstate 94 over Mckenzie Slough 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 2022.

How much traffic does Interstate 94 over Mckenzie Slough carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 94 over Mckenzie Slough?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Interstate 94 over Mckenzie Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.