US Bridges

US Highway 85 over I-94/BELFIELD Int

Fair

Stark County, North Dakota · Jct. of I-94 & US 85 · Structure no. 0094042366

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,121
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 85 over I-94/BELFIELD Int is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 85 over I-94/BELFIELD Int in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 2,121 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,151 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS Highway 85
CrossesI-94/BELFIELD Int
LocationJct. of I-94 & US 85
RouteU.S. Route 85
CountyStark County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.89686, -103.1897
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,121 (2020)
Projected traffic3,151 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I-94/BELFIELD Int built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US Highway 85 over I-94/BELFIELD Int 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 85 over I-94/BELFIELD Int carry?

About 2,121 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 85 over I-94/BELFIELD Int?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 85 over I-94/BELFIELD Int?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.