Interstate 94 over Red River of the North
FairCass County, North Dakota · Nd-Minn Border · Structure no. 0094352453 R
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,300 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 94 over Red River of the North is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 94 over Red River of the North in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 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 24,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,900 by 2039. The structure is 1,300 ft (396.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 94 over Red River of the North built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Interstate 94 over Red River of the North 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 94 over Red River of the North carry?
About 24,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 94 over Red River of the North?
The structure is 1,300 ft (396.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 94 over Red River of the North?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.