US Bridges

County Highway over I-94/EMBDEN Interchange

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 6 East of Nd 38 · Structure no. 0094320837

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over I-94/EMBDEN Interchange is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over I-94/EMBDEN Interchange in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesI-94/EMBDEN Interchange
Location6 East of Nd 38
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.87558, -97.42981
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 County Highway over I-94/EMBDEN Interchange built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over I-94/EMBDEN Interchange in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over I-94/EMBDEN Interchange carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over I-94/EMBDEN Interchange?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over I-94/EMBDEN Interchange?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.