County Highway over Sheyenne River
PoorClosed to trafficCass County, North Dakota · 3 North 2 East Harwood · Structure no. 000000009141150
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 452 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 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 1979, so it is 46 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2039. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 34 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 1979, making it 46 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Sheyenne River carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Sheyenne River?
The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Sheyenne River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.