US Bridges

County Hiway 2026 over Sheyenne River

Good

Griggs County, North Dakota · 9 East of Hannaford · Structure no. 000000020124250

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Hiway 2026 over Sheyenne River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Hiway 2026 over Sheyenne River in Griggs County, North Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2037. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty Hiway 2026
CrossesSheyenne River
Location9 East of Hannaford
RouteCounty Highway 2026
Coordinates47.31299, -97.99415
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2017)
Projected traffic70 by 2037
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hiway 2026 over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Hiway 2026 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Hiway 2026 over Sheyenne River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is County Hiway 2026 over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Hiway 2026 over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.