US Bridges

County Highway over Sheyenne River

Fair

Nelson County, North Dakota · 3 South Mcville · Structure no. 000000032117340

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Sheyenne River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway over Sheyenne River in Nelson County, North Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2037. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSheyenne River
Location3 South Mcville
RouteCounty Highway 3215
CountyNelson County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.71249, -98.16131
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2017)
Projected traffic130 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Highway over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Sheyenne River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Sheyenne River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.