US Bridges

US Highway 10 over I-94/W.FARGO Int.

Fair

Cass County, North Dakota · 5 West of I-29 · Structure no. 0094343803

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
313 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 10 over I-94/W.FARGO Int. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 10 over I-94/W.FARGO Int. in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 65 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 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2039. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS Highway 10
CrossesI-94/W.FARGO Int.
Location5 West of I-29
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates46.87609, -96.94638
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (2019)
Projected traffic4,750 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US Highway 10 over I-94/W.FARGO Int. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US Highway 10 over I-94/W.FARGO Int. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 10 over I-94/W.FARGO Int. carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 10 over I-94/W.FARGO Int.?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 10 over I-94/W.FARGO Int.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.