6th Street NE over Sheyenne River
FairBarnes County, North Dakota · 6th Street NE · Structure no. 0000VC06
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 255 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,925
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
6th Street NE over Sheyenne River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6th Street NE over Sheyenne River in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,925 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2040. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6th Street NE over Sheyenne River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6th Street NE 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 6th Street NE over Sheyenne River carry?
About 1,925 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 6th Street NE over Sheyenne River?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns 6th Street NE over Sheyenne River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.