US Bridges

County Highway over I-94/ELDRIDGE Twp Int

Poor

Stutsman County, North Dakota · 6 West of Jamestown · Structure no. 0094251686

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over I-94/ELDRIDGE Twp Int is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over I-94/ELDRIDGE Twp Int in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2039. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesI-94/ELDRIDGE Twp Int
Location6 West of Jamestown
RouteCounty Highway 4731
CountyStutsman County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.89244, -98.85112
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic250 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 County Highway over I-94/ELDRIDGE Twp Int built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over I-94/ELDRIDGE Twp Int in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over I-94/ELDRIDGE Twp Int carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over I-94/ELDRIDGE Twp Int?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over I-94/ELDRIDGE Twp Int?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.