US Bridges

Irrft Nd Hiway 20 over Sheyenne River

Good

Eddy County, North Dakota · 1 South of North 15 · Structure no. 0020068668

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irrft Nd Hiway 20 over Sheyenne River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Irrft Nd Hiway 20 over Sheyenne River in Eddy County, North Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2039. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesIrrft Nd Hiway 20
CrossesSheyenne River
Location1 South of North 15
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates47.79476, -98.5879
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2019)
Projected traffic270 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Irrft Nd Hiway 20 over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irrft Nd Hiway 20 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Irrft Nd Hiway 20 over Sheyenne River carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Irrft Nd Hiway 20 over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Irrft Nd Hiway 20 over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.