US Highway 83 over I94/STERLING Inter.
FairBurleigh County, North Dakota · Junction US 83 S-Sterling · Structure no. 0094182488
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 83 over I94/STERLING Inter. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 83 over I94/STERLING Inter. in Burleigh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 59 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,404 by 2039. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 83 over I94/STERLING Inter. built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is US Highway 83 over I94/STERLING Inter. 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 US Highway 83 over I94/STERLING Inter. carry?
About 2,150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 83 over I94/STERLING Inter.?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 83 over I94/STERLING Inter.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.