US Bridges

Interstate 94 over Collins Avenue

Fair

Morton County, North Dakota · 6 East of Nd 25 · Structure no. 0094153068 L

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

About this bridge

Interstate 94 over Collins Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 94 over Collins Avenue 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 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 6,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,350 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesInterstate 94
CrossesCollins Avenue
Location6 East of Nd 25
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates46.84128, -100.89287
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 94 over Collins Avenue built?

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

What condition is Interstate 94 over Collins Avenue 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 Collins Avenue carry?

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

How long is Interstate 94 over Collins Avenue?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 94 over Collins Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.