US Bridges

Interstate 194 over Business 94

Fair

Morton County, North Dakota · 1 Southeast Junct 194 · Structure no. 0194001048 R

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
485 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 194 over Business 94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 194 over Business 94 in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,090 by 2040. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 194
CrossesBusiness 94
Location1 Southeast Junct 194
RouteInterstate 194
CountyMorton County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.80816, -100.82769
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.7 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length485 ft (147.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2020)
Projected traffic12,090 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 194 over Business 94 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 194 over Business 94 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 194 over Business 94 carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 194 over Business 94?

The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 194 over Business 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.