It carries two unsigned highways: Interstate 194 (I-194) from its west end at exit 156 of I-94 to I-94 Business (I-94 Bus.)

The portion in Mandan, even where it is ND 810, is a freeway; once it crosses the Missouri River into Bismarck, it becomes a four-lane surface road.

The Bismarck Expressway starts at a trumpet interchange with I-94's exit 156 and begins to run southeast through the eastern portion of the city of Mandan.

ND 810 shares a diamond interchange with McKenzie Drive, then curves to the east and crosses the Missouri River.

The roadway then rolls farther to the east, before bending to the northeast and passing over the BNSF line and Hay Creek.