County Highway over Sheyenne River
PoorPosted for loadBenson County, North Dakota · 1 East 5 South Maddock · Structure no. 000000003115340
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Sheyenne River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over Sheyenne River in Benson County, North Dakota. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 years old, older than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Sheyenne River built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Sheyenne River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Sheyenne River carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is County Highway over Sheyenne River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Sheyenne River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.