US Bridges

Interstate 94 over Sunset Dr/Nw Mandan Int.

Good

Morton County, North Dakota · 5 East of Nd 25 · Structure no. 0094152329 R

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 94 over Sunset Dr/Nw Mandan Int. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 94 over Sunset Dr/Nw Mandan Int. in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 6,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,350 by 2039. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

CarriesInterstate 94
CrossesSunset Dr/Nw Mandan Int.
Location5 East of Nd 25
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates46.84494, -100.90731
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,350 (2019)
Projected traffic6,350 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 94 over Sunset Dr/Nw Mandan Int. built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Interstate 94 over Sunset Dr/Nw Mandan 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 94 over Sunset Dr/Nw Mandan Int. carry?

About 6,350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 94 over Sunset Dr/Nw Mandan Int.?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 94 over Sunset Dr/Nw Mandan Int.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.