US Bridges

County Highway over Sheyenne River

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 3 East of Kindred · Structure no. 000000009137400

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Sheyenne River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway over Sheyenne River in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSheyenne River
Location3 East of Kindred
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.65936, -96.94729
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Sheyenne River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.