US Bridges

Interstate 94 EB over James River

Good

Stutsman County, North Dakota · Just West Jct. 52 & I-94 · Structure no. 0094259847 R

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 94 EB over James River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 94 EB over James River in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 94 EB
CrossesJames River
LocationJust West Jct. 52 & I-94
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates46.88863, -98.68175
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2020)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 94 EB over James River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Interstate 94 EB over James River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 94 EB over James River carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 94 EB over James River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 94 EB over James River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.