Irrft County Hiway over Sheyenne River
PoorPosted for loadEddy County, North Dakota · 1 East 3 South Warwick · Structure no. 000000014129040
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irrft County Hiway over Sheyenne River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irrft County Hiway over Sheyenne River in Eddy County, North Dakota. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Irrft County Hiway over Sheyenne River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irrft County Hiway over Sheyenne River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Irrft County Hiway over Sheyenne River carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Irrft County Hiway over Sheyenne River?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Irrft County Hiway over Sheyenne River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.