US Bridges

Interstate 94 over Interstate 29

Fair

Cass County, North Dakota · I-94-I-29 Intchnge-Fargo · Structure no. 0094349584 L

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
316 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
48,335
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 94 over Interstate 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 94 over Interstate 29 in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 48,335 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,335 by 2039. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesInterstate 94
CrossesInterstate 29
LocationI-94-I-29 Intchnge-Fargo
RouteInterstate 94
CountyCass County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.84754, -96.84097
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,335 (2019)
Projected traffic48,335 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 94 over Interstate 29 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 94 over Interstate 29 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 Interstate 29 carry?

About 48,335 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 94 over Interstate 29?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 94 over Interstate 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.