Irrft County Hiway over Sheyenne River
PoorBenson County, North Dakota · 1 East 8 So Fort Totten · Structure no. 000000003141350
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irrft County Hiway over Sheyenne River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Irrft County Hiway over Sheyenne River in Benson County, North Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3 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.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Irrft County Hiway over Sheyenne River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irrft County Hiway 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Irrft County Hiway over Sheyenne River carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Irrft County Hiway over Sheyenne River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Irrft County Hiway over Sheyenne River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.