US Bridges

County Highway over I-94/SWEET Briar Int

Good

Morton County, North Dakota · 7 West of Nd 25 · Structure no. 0094140158

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over I-94/SWEET Briar Int is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over I-94/SWEET Briar Int in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1964, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2039. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesI-94/SWEET Briar Int
Location7 West of Nd 25
RouteCounty Highway 3045
Coordinates46.86089, -101.15579
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic220 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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/SWEET Briar Int built?

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

What condition is County Highway over I-94/SWEET Briar Int in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over I-94/SWEET Briar Int carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over I-94/SWEET Briar Int?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.