US Bridges

Interstate 94 over Sheyenne River

Fair

Cass County, North Dakota · 3 West of I-29 · Structure no. 0094346756

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 94 over Sheyenne River is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 94 over Sheyenne River in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 94
CrossesSheyenne River
Location3 West of I-29
RouteInterstate 94
CountyCass County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.84756, -96.90078
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic15,600 (2018)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 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 over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 94 over Sheyenne River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 94 over Sheyenne River carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 94 over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Interstate 94 over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.