US Bridges

Interstate 94 over 5th ST Separation

Fair

Cass County, North Dakota · 1 East of US 81 - Fargo · Structure no. 0094352100

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 94 over 5th ST Separation is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Interstate 94 over 5th ST Separation in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 49,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,800 by 2039. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesInterstate 94
Crosses5th ST Separation
Location1 East of US 81 - Fargo
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates46.84864, -96.78801
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.1 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,800 (2019)
Projected traffic49,800 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 94 over 5th ST Separation built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 94 over 5th ST Separation 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 5th ST Separation carry?

About 49,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 94 over 5th ST Separation?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 94 over 5th ST Separation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.