US Bridges

County Highway over I-94/CLASSEN Twnshp Sep

Fair

Morton County, North Dakota · 5 West of Nd 49 · Structure no. 0094105376

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over I-94/CLASSEN Twnshp Sep is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over I-94/CLASSEN Twnshp Sep in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 64 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesI-94/CLASSEN Twnshp Sep
Location5 West of Nd 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorton County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.86186, -101.88647
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$488,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over I-94/CLASSEN Twnshp Sep built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is County Highway over I-94/CLASSEN Twnshp Sep 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over I-94/CLASSEN Twnshp Sep carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Highway over I-94/CLASSEN Twnshp Sep?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over I-94/CLASSEN Twnshp Sep?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.