US Bridges

Interstate 94 over Bnrr and Missouri Road

Fair

Morton County, North Dakota · 5 West of US 83 North · Structure no. 0094154232 L

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 94 over Bnrr and Missouri Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 94 over Bnrr and Missouri Road 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 5 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 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,750 by 2039. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 94
CrossesBnrr and Missouri Road
Location5 West of US 83 North
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates46.8371, -100.86929
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,750 (2019)
Projected traffic7,750 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bnrr and Missouri Road built?

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

What condition is Interstate 94 over Bnrr and Missouri Road 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 Bnrr and Missouri Road carry?

About 7,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 94 over Bnrr and Missouri Road?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 94 over Bnrr and Missouri Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.