US Bridges

Interstate 94 over Duck Creek

Good

Stark County, North Dakota · 5 West of Jct. Nd 22 · Structure no. 0094056329

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 94 over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 94 over Duck Creek in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 62 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 94
CrossesDuck Creek
Location5 West of Jct. Nd 22
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates46.89071, -102.89693
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 94 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Interstate 94 over Duck Creek 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Interstate 94 over Duck Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 94 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Interstate 94 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.