US Bridges

County Highway over Sheyenne River

Good

Ransom County, North Dakota · 1S 4W Strong Park · Structure no. 000000037123180

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
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 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2038. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSheyenne River
Location1S 4W Strong Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.36865, -97.56623
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

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 60 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Highway over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.