US Bridges

Nd Highway over I-94/ND 31 Interchange

Fair

Morton County, North Dakota · Junction of Nd 31 & I-94 · Structure no. 0094127662

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway over I-94/ND 31 Interchange is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway over I-94/ND 31 Interchange in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 61 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2039. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesNd Highway
CrossesI-94/ND 31 Interchange
LocationJunction of Nd 31 & I-94
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates46.86136, -101.41769
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2019)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 Nd Highway over I-94/ND 31 Interchange built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Nd Highway over I-94/ND 31 Interchange 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway over I-94/ND 31 Interchange carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway over I-94/ND 31 Interchange?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway over I-94/ND 31 Interchange?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.