US Bridges

US Highway 85 over Bnrr Separation

Good

Stark County, North Dakota · 1 South of Jct. I-94 · Structure no. 0085074754

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,230
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 85 over Bnrr Separation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 85 over Bnrr Separation in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 58 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 2,230 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,230 by 2039. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Highway 85
CrossesBnrr Separation
Location1 South of Jct. I-94
RouteU.S. Route 85
Coordinates46.8823, -103.1897
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,230 (2019)
Projected traffic2,230 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US Highway 85 over Bnrr Separation built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US Highway 85 over Bnrr Separation 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 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 85 over Bnrr Separation carry?

About 2,230 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 85 over Bnrr Separation?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 85 over Bnrr Separation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.