Nd Highway 1 over Sheyenne River
PoorNelson County, North Dakota · 2 South of Nd 15 · Structure no. 0001143430
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 1 over Sheyenne River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 1 over Sheyenne River in Nelson County, North Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 1 over Sheyenne River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nd Highway 1 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 1 over Sheyenne River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 1 over Sheyenne River?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 1 over Sheyenne River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.