US Bridges

Interstate 94 over CO Hwy/Zenith Separation

Good

Stark County, North Dakota · 5 East of Jct. US 85 · Structure no. 0094047445 L

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,110
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 94 over CO Hwy/Zenith Separation is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Interstate 94 over CO Hwy/Zenith Separation in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 5,110 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,385 by 2039. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 94
CrossesCO Hwy/Zenith Separation
Location5 East of Jct. US 85
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates46.89088, -103.08362
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,110 (2019)
Projected traffic8,385 by 2039
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 94 over CO Hwy/Zenith Separation built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 94 over CO Hwy/Zenith 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 Interstate 94 over CO Hwy/Zenith Separation carry?

About 5,110 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 94 over CO Hwy/Zenith Separation?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 94 over CO Hwy/Zenith Separation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.