US Bridges

County Road over Sheyenne River

Good

Barnes County, North Dakota · 3 N 4 W of Valley City · Structure no. 000000002118180

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Sheyenne River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Road over Sheyenne River in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2038. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSheyenne River
Location3 N 4 W of Valley City
RouteCounty Highway 217
CountyBarnes County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.98468, -98.08726
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2018)
Projected traffic155 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2017, making it 8 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 155 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.