US Bridges

Interstate 94 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Morton County, North Dakota · 4 East of Nd 49 · Structure no. 0094114677 L

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 94 over Wilson Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 94 over Wilson Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 65 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 94
CrossesWilson Creek
Location4 East of Nd 49
RouteInterstate 94
CountyMorton County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.86367, -101.69081
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2019)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2039
Trucks19%
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 Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Interstate 94 over Wilson 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 94 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 94 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 94 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.