Interstate 94 over Co. Hwy/Buffalo Gap Int.
FairGolden Valley County, North Dakota · 17 East of Jct. Nd 16 · Structure no. 0094018452 R
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,425
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 94 over Co. Hwy/Buffalo Gap Int. is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 94 over Co. Hwy/Buffalo Gap Int. in Golden Valley County, North Dakota. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 1,425 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,425 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 41 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 94 over Co. Hwy/Buffalo Gap Int. built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Interstate 94 over Co. Hwy/Buffalo Gap Int. 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 Interstate 94 over Co. Hwy/Buffalo Gap Int. carry?
About 1,425 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 94 over Co. Hwy/Buffalo Gap Int.?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 94 over Co. Hwy/Buffalo Gap Int.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.