US Bridges

I-94 Off Ramp over I-94/WEST Jamestown Int

Fair

Stutsman County, North Dakota · 1 West of US 281 · Structure no. 0094257002

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 Off Ramp over I-94/WEST Jamestown Int is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 Off Ramp over I-94/WEST Jamestown Int in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 68 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 Off Ramp
CrossesI-94/WEST Jamestown Int
Location1 West of US 281
RouteState Highway 94
CountyStutsman County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.89153, -98.73825
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2020)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I-94 Off Ramp over I-94/WEST Jamestown Int built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is I-94 Off Ramp over I-94/WEST Jamestown Int 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-94 Off Ramp over I-94/WEST Jamestown Int carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-94 Off Ramp over I-94/WEST Jamestown Int?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 Off Ramp over I-94/WEST Jamestown Int?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.