US Bridges

52nd Ave S over Sheyenne River

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 5 South of West Fargo · Structure no. 0000FRGO42

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,162
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

52nd Ave S over Sheyenne River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 52nd Ave S over Sheyenne River in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8,162 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,993 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries52nd Ave S
CrossesSheyenne River
Location5 South of West Fargo
RouteCity Street 944
Coordinates46.80404, -96.90159
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,162 (2022)
Projected traffic10,993 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 52nd Ave S over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 52nd Ave 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 52nd Ave S over Sheyenne River carry?

About 8,162 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 52nd Ave S over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns 52nd Ave S over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.