US Bridges

Viking Drive SW over Sheyenne River

Fair

Barnes County, North Dakota · Viking Drive Southwest · Structure no. 0000VC04

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Viking Drive SW over Sheyenne River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Viking Drive SW over Sheyenne River in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesViking Drive SW
CrossesSheyenne River
LocationViking Drive Southwest
RouteCity Street 9061
CountyBarnes County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.91718, -98.00998
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Viking Drive SW over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Viking Drive 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 Viking Drive SW over Sheyenne River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Viking Drive SW over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Viking Drive SW over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.