US Bridges

County Road over Sheyenne River

Good

Barnes County, North Dakota · 4 South 4 East of Rogers · Structure no. 000000002118160

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Sheyenne River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road over Sheyenne River in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2038. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSheyenne River
Location4 South 4 East of Rogers
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarnes County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.01594, -98.10066
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Sheyenne 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Sheyenne River carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Road over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.