County Hiway 221 over Sheyenne River
GoodBarnes County, North Dakota · 1 North of Kathryn · Structure no. 000000002123380
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 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 1968, so it is 57 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Hiway 221 over Sheyenne River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Hiway 221 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 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 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns County Hiway 221 over Sheyenne River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.