US Bridges

Township Road over Sheyenne River

FairPosted for load

Barnes County, North Dakota · 1 East 1 North Kathryn · Structure no. 000000002124393

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Sheyenne River is a concrete channel beam carrying Township Road over Sheyenne River in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2038. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesSheyenne River
Location1 East 1 North Kathryn
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarnes County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.68399, -97.9555
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 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 Township Road over Sheyenne River carry?

About 60 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 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.