County Highway over Sheyenne River
PoorPosted for loadRansom County, North Dakota · 3 East 1 South Ft. Ransom · Structure no. 000000037108090
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 134 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2018 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 Ransom County, North Dakota. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 105 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2038. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 County Highway over Sheyenne River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
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 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Sheyenne River carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is County Highway over Sheyenne River?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Sheyenne River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.