US Bridges

12th Ave Nw-Wf over Sheyenne River

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · City of West Fargo · Structure no. 0000WF12

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th Ave Nw-Wf over Sheyenne River is a concrete culvert carrying 12th Ave Nw-Wf over Sheyenne River in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,185 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries12th Ave Nw-Wf
CrossesSheyenne River
LocationCity of West Fargo
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCass County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.89098, -96.90744
Functional classUrban Local

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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2017)
Projected traffic4,185 by 2037
Trucks1%
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

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 12th Ave Nw-Wf over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12th Ave Nw-Wf 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 2021.

How much traffic does 12th Ave Nw-Wf over Sheyenne River carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 12th Ave Nw-Wf over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 12th Ave Nw-Wf over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.