US Bridges

County Highway over I-94/SENTINEL Butte Int

Good

Golden Valley County, North Dakota · 9 East of Jct. Nd 16 · Structure no. 0094010478

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over I-94/SENTINEL Butte Int is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway over I-94/SENTINEL Butte Int in Golden Valley County, North Dakota. It was built in 1968, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2039. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesI-94/SENTINEL Butte Int
Location9 East of Jct. Nd 16
RouteCounty Highway 1711
Coordinates46.94264, -103.82831
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2019)
Projected traffic140 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 County Highway over I-94/SENTINEL Butte Int built?

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

What condition is County Highway over I-94/SENTINEL Butte Int in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over I-94/SENTINEL Butte Int carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over I-94/SENTINEL Butte Int?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over I-94/SENTINEL Butte Int?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.