US Bridges

City Street over Sheyenne River

Good

Barnes County, North Dakota · 8th Ave. Southwest · Structure no. 0000VC03

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Street over Sheyenne River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying City Street over Sheyenne River in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCity Street
CrossesSheyenne River
Location8th Ave. Southwest
RouteCity Street 9022
Coordinates46.91515, -98.01279
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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2020)
Projected traffic6,200 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 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 City Street over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Street 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 City Street over Sheyenne River carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is City Street over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns City Street over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.