US Bridges

Township Road over Sheyenne River

Good

Barnes County, North Dakota · 3 North 1 West Kathryn · Structure no. 000000002123350

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Sheyenne River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Township Road over Sheyenne River in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2038. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTownship Road
CrossesSheyenne River
Location3 North 1 West Kathryn
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.73195, -97.99597
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Township Road over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township 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 Township Road over Sheyenne River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Township Road over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.