US Bridges

13th Ave.West over Sheyenne River

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 13th Ave West West Fargo · Structure no. 0000WF09

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Ave.West over Sheyenne River is a concrete culvert carrying 13th Ave.West over Sheyenne River in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries13th Ave.West
CrossesSheyenne River
Location13th Ave West West Fargo
RouteCity Street 9233
Coordinates46.8625, -96.90692
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2017)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 13th Ave.West over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th Ave.West 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 13th Ave.West over Sheyenne River carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 13th Ave.West over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 13th Ave.West over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.