US Bridges

I-94 Business Loop over Creek

Fair

Stark County, North Dakota · 1 East of Nd 22 · Structure no. 0094907021

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,690
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 Business Loop over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-94 Business Loop over Creek in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 76 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 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 8,690 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,408 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesI-94 Business Loop
CrossesCreek
Location1 East of Nd 22
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates46.87758, -102.76931
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,690 (2019)
Projected traffic18,408 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 Business Loop over Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is I-94 Business Loop over Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 Business Loop over Creek carry?

About 8,690 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-94 Business Loop over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns I-94 Business Loop over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.