US Bridges

County Highway over Sheyenne River

Good

Benson County, North Dakota · 6 South 9 West Maddock · Structure no. 000000003106350

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Sheyenne River is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over Sheyenne River in Benson County, North Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSheyenne River
Location6 South 9 West Maddock
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBenson County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.86156, -99.7179
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$186,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Sheyenne River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Highway over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns County Highway over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.