US Bridges

5th Ave NE over Sheyenne River

Good

Barnes County, North Dakota · North Valley Road · Structure no. 0000VC08

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Ave NE over Sheyenne River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 5th Ave NE over Sheyenne River in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries5th Ave NE
CrossesSheyenne River
LocationNorth Valley Road
RouteCounty Highway 9064
CountyBarnes County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.94129, -97.99672
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2020)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th Ave NE over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Ave NE 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 NE over Sheyenne River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 5th Ave NE over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Ave NE over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.