US Bridges

45th Street Fargo over I-94/45th Street Intchg.

Fair

Cass County, North Dakota · 45 TH ST and I-94 - Fargo · Structure no. 0094348581

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50,840
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

45th Street Fargo over I-94/45th Street Intchg. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 45th Street Fargo over I-94/45th Street Intchg. in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 34 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 50,840 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,840 by 2039. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 136 ft wide.

Carries45th Street Fargo
CrossesI-94/45th Street Intchg.
Location45 TH ST and I-94 - Fargo
RouteCity Street 8404
Coordinates46.84833, -96.86167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.6 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,840 (2019)
Projected traffic50,840 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
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 45th Street Fargo over I-94/45th Street Intchg. built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is 45th Street Fargo over I-94/45th Street Intchg. 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 45th Street Fargo over I-94/45th Street Intchg. carry?

About 50,840 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 45th Street Fargo over I-94/45th Street Intchg.?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns 45th Street Fargo over I-94/45th Street Intchg.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.