US Bridges

Nd Highway 16 over I-94/BEACH Interchange

Fair

Golden Valley County, North Dakota · Junction of I-94 & Nd 16 · Structure no. 0094001849

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 16 over I-94/BEACH Interchange is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 16 over I-94/BEACH Interchange in Golden Valley County, North Dakota. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 57 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2039. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 16
CrossesI-94/BEACH Interchange
LocationJunction of I-94 & Nd 16
RouteState Highway 16
CountyGolden Valley County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.93178, -104.00767
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2019)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Nd Highway 16 over I-94/BEACH Interchange built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Nd Highway 16 over I-94/BEACH Interchange 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 16 over I-94/BEACH Interchange carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 16 over I-94/BEACH Interchange?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 16 over I-94/BEACH Interchange?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.