County Highway over Sheyenne River
PoorClosed to trafficNelson County, North Dakota · 3 South Mcville · Structure no. 000000032116340
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1948
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2020
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Sheyenne River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over Sheyenne River in Nelson County, North Dakota. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 115 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 4 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2037. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Sheyenne River built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.
What condition is County Highway 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 August 2020.
How much traffic does County Highway over Sheyenne River carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is County Highway over Sheyenne River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Sheyenne River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.