US Bridges

County Highway 17 over Sheyenne Diversion

Fair

Cass County, North Dakota · 1 South West Fargo · Structure no. 0000WF23

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway 17 over Sheyenne Diversion is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway 17 over Sheyenne Diversion in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2039. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway 17
CrossesSheyenne Diversion
Location1 South West Fargo
RouteCounty Highway 949
CountyCass County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.84402, -96.90774
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2019)
Projected traffic2,350 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 County Highway 17 over Sheyenne Diversion built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 17 over Sheyenne Diversion in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway 17 over Sheyenne Diversion carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Highway 17 over Sheyenne Diversion?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway 17 over Sheyenne Diversion?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.