US Bridges

Nd Highway 200 over Sheyenne River

Good

Griggs County, North Dakota · 5 East of Cooperstown · Structure no. 0200345501

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 200 over Sheyenne River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 200 over Sheyenne River in Griggs County, North Dakota. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 66 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2039. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesNd Highway 200
CrossesSheyenne River
Location5 East of Cooperstown
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates47.43919, -98.0192
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2019)
Projected traffic900 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Nd Highway 200 over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Nd Highway 200 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 200 over Sheyenne River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 200 over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 200 over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.