US Bridges

Interstate 94 EB over Creek

Fair

Cass County, North Dakota · 1 East of Tower City · Structure no. 0094309127 R

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 94 EB over Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Interstate 94 EB over Creek in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 94 EB
CrossesCreek
Location1 East of Tower City
RouteInterstate 94
CountyCass County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.90409, -97.66069
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2020)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 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 EB over Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 94 EB over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 94 EB over Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 94 EB over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 94 EB over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.