FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-94 BUSINESS LOOP

Carrying I-94 BUSINESS LOOP over SHEYENNE RIVER

MAIN ST. EAST VALLEY CITY, Barnes, North Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
94 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-94 BUSINESS LOOP

The I-94 BUSINESS LOOP bridge in Barnes, North Dakota carries I-94 BUSINESS LOOP over SHEYENNE RIVER. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 46.0 meters (151 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,450 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of North Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 94.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I-94 BUSINESS LOOP compares

▲ 61.6
Load rating vs North Dakota average (32.4 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of North Dakota bridges
79
Bridges in Barnes · 1 in Poor condition
I-94 BUSINESS LOOP 94.0 t
North Dakota average 32.4 t

Live comparison across North Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−7.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
94.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
46.0 m (151 ft)
Deck Width
17.9 m (59 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,450 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0094930922

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-94 BUSINESS LOOP is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I-94 BUSINESS LOOP against other structures in Barnes and across North Dakota. North Dakota bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I-94 BUSINESS LOOP?

I-94 BUSINESS LOOP in Barnes, North Dakota has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-94 BUSINESS LOOP inspected?

I-94 BUSINESS LOOP's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,450 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-94 BUSINESS LOOP is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I-94 BUSINESS LOOP?

I-94 BUSINESS LOOP has an NBI inventory load rating of 94.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-94 BUSINESS LOOP?

I-94 BUSINESS LOOP is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I-94 BUSINESS LOOP and does age affect safety?

I-94 BUSINESS LOOP was built in 2004, making it 22 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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