US Bridges

Sheyenne Street over Sheyenne River

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · Sheyenne Street-W Fargo · Structure no. 0000WF17

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheyenne Street over Sheyenne River is a concrete culvert carrying Sheyenne Street over Sheyenne River in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSheyenne Street
CrossesSheyenne River
LocationSheyenne Street-W Fargo
RouteCity Street 9232
Coordinates46.85333, -96.90333
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic5,000 (2017)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Sheyenne Street over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheyenne Street 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 Sheyenne Street over Sheyenne River carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sheyenne Street over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sheyenne Street over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.