US Highway 281 over I-94/US 281 Interchange
FairStutsman County, North Dakota · JCT US 281 & I-94 · Structure no. 0094258055
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 280 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 281 over I-94/US 281 Interchange is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 281 over I-94/US 281 Interchange in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,700 by 2040. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 281 over I-94/US 281 Interchange built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is US Highway 281 over I-94/US 281 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US Highway 281 over I-94/US 281 Interchange carry?
About 13,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 281 over I-94/US 281 Interchange?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 281 over I-94/US 281 Interchange?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.