US Bridges

4th ST SW over Sheyenne River

Good

Barnes County, North Dakota · 4th ST Sw-West Side Park · Structure no. 0000VC02

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,931
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th ST SW over Sheyenne River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 4th ST SW over Sheyenne River in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 1,931 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries4th ST SW
CrossesSheyenne River
Location4th ST Sw-West Side Park
RouteCity Street 9053
Coordinates46.92049, -98.00903
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,931 (2022)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2042
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 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 4th ST SW over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th ST SW 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 August 2023.

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

About 1,931 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 4th ST SW over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 4th ST SW over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.