5th Ave. SE over Sheyenne River
GoodBarnes County, North Dakota · 5th Ave SE · Structure no. 0000VC07
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,225
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th Ave. SE over Sheyenne River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 5th Ave. SE over Sheyenne River in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,225 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 5th Ave. SE over Sheyenne River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th Ave. SE 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 5th Ave. SE over Sheyenne River carry?
About 2,225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 5th Ave. SE over Sheyenne River?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns 5th Ave. SE over Sheyenne River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.