US Bridges

4th ST SW over Sheyenne River

FairPosted for load

Barnes County, North Dakota · 4th ST Sw-East Side Park · Structure no. 0000VC01

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th ST SW over Sheyenne River is a concrete arch - deck carrying 4th ST SW over Sheyenne River in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 101 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries4th ST SW
CrossesSheyenne River
Location4th ST Sw-East Side Park
RouteCity Street 9053
CountyBarnes County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.92052, -98.00649
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2020)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$207,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th ST SW over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is 4th ST SW 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 4th ST SW over Sheyenne River carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 4th ST SW over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 4th ST SW over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.