US Bridges

County Highway over No. Fork Sheyenne River

Fair

Benson County, North Dakota · 1 West 3 South Esmond · Structure no. 000000003102270

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over No. Fork Sheyenne River is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over No. Fork Sheyenne River in Benson 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 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesNo. Fork Sheyenne River
Location1 West 3 South Esmond
RouteCounty Highway 328
CountyBenson County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.97766, -99.79428
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2016)
Projected traffic20 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 County Highway over No. Fork Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over No. Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over No. Fork Sheyenne River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is County Highway over No. Fork Sheyenne River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns County Highway over No. Fork Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.