US Bridges

Interstate 94 over North Creek

Fair

Morton County, North Dakota · 2 West of Nd 49 · Structure no. 0094108612 L

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 94 over North Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 94 over North Creek 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2039. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesInterstate 94
CrossesNorth Creek
Location2 West of Nd 49
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates46.86207, -101.81818
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2019)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2039
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 94 over North Creek built?

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

What condition is Interstate 94 over North Creek 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 Interstate 94 over North Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 94 over North Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 94 over North Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.