US Bridges

County Road 17 S over Sheyenne River

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 3 North of Horace · Structure no. 000000009138313

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,282
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 17 S over Sheyenne River is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 17 S over Sheyenne River in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 7,282 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,806 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 17 S
CrossesSheyenne River
Location3 North of Horace
RouteCounty Highway 949
CountyCass County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.7962, -96.90275
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,282 (2022)
Projected traffic9,806 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
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 Road 17 S over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 17 S 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 17 S over Sheyenne River carry?

About 7,282 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 17 S over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns County Road 17 S over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.