US Bridges

Interstate 94 over Halfway Lake Interchange

Fair

Stutsman County, North Dakota · 5 East of Nd 30 · Structure no. 0094233343 L

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 94 over Halfway Lake Interchange is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 94 over Halfway Lake Interchange in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 67 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 94
CrossesHalfway Lake Interchange
Location5 East of Nd 30
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates46.88474, -99.2369
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2020)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Halfway Lake Interchange built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Interstate 94 over Halfway Lake Interchange 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 94 over Halfway Lake Interchange carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 94 over Halfway Lake Interchange?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 94 over Halfway Lake Interchange?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.