US Bridges

County Hiway 221 over Sheyenne River

Fair

Barnes County, North Dakota · 6 South of Valley City · Structure no. 000000002122290

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Hiway 221 over Sheyenne River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Hiway 221 over Sheyenne River in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2038. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Hiway 221
CrossesSheyenne River
Location6 South of Valley City
RouteCounty Highway 221
CountyBarnes County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.82333, -97.99714
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2018)
Projected traffic325 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$125,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Hiway 221 over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Hiway 221 over Sheyenne River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does County Hiway 221 over Sheyenne River carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Hiway 221 over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Hiway 221 over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.