US Bridges

42nd ST Sw-Fargo over I-94-42nd ST Sep

Fair

Cass County, North Dakota · .5 West I-29-I-94 Int · Structure no. 0094349089

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
484 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

42nd ST Sw-Fargo over I-94-42nd ST Sep is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 42nd ST Sw-Fargo over I-94-42nd ST Sep in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2039. The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries42nd ST Sw-Fargo
CrossesI-94-42nd ST Sep
Location.5 West I-29-I-94 Int
RouteCity Street 8406
CountyCass County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.84752, -96.8512
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length484 ft (147.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2019)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 42nd ST Sw-Fargo over I-94-42nd ST Sep built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 42nd ST Sw-Fargo over I-94-42nd ST Sep 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 42nd ST Sw-Fargo over I-94-42nd ST Sep carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 42nd ST Sw-Fargo over I-94-42nd ST Sep?

The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns 42nd ST Sw-Fargo over I-94-42nd ST Sep?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.