nddotlogoValley City (CSi) The NDDOT is investigating damage to a bridge that was damaged in a semi accident, last week eastbound on I-94 near Valley City.

The semi crashed into the guard-rail on Interstate 94 at mile marker 293 near the Winter Show Arena, with the damage believed to be extensive.

The North Dakota Department of Transportation says it could be a few weeks before the repairs are made.

Temporary safety barriers are now in place, with the speed limit at 55 mph until further notice.

Valley News Live reports that engineers are also investigating to determine any significant damage to the bridge.

As reported previously, the semi driver involved in the crash, Terry Ellis Johnson was jailed and faces several drug related after Valley City Police said he was involved in a separate pickup truck crash, in Valley City, several hours after the I-94 crash, when the pickup struck a pole in front of the AmericInn parking lot around 5:30am Thursday morning, October 2, 2014.
Valley City Police recovered from the pickup what is alleged to be methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Johnson is facing drug related misdemeanor and felony charges in connection with this incident.

 It’s unclear whether he has legal representation.