County Highway over Sheyenne River
GoodRansom County, North Dakota · Fort Ransom · Structure no. 000000037106080
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 147 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 115
- 2018 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 Ransom County, North Dakota. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 49 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2038. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is County Highway 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Sheyenne River carry?
About 115 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Sheyenne River?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Sheyenne River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.