US Bridges

County Highway over I-94/BLUEGRASS Int

Fair

Morton County, North Dakota · 7 West of Nd 31 · Structure no. 0094120204

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over I-94/BLUEGRASS Int is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over I-94/BLUEGRASS Int in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1960, 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesI-94/BLUEGRASS Int
Location7 West of Nd 31
RouteCounty Highway 3025
CountyMorton County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.86165, -101.57508
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over I-94/BLUEGRASS Int built?

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

What condition is County Highway over I-94/BLUEGRASS 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 County Highway over I-94/BLUEGRASS Int carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count).

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

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over I-94/BLUEGRASS Int?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.