US Bridges

CO HWY 54/CMC 3727 over Sheyenne River

Good

Ransom County, North Dakota · 5 South of Sheldon · Structure no. 000000037126091

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO HWY 54/CMC 3727 over Sheyenne River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CO HWY 54/CMC 3727 over Sheyenne River in Ransom County, North Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO HWY 54/CMC 3727
CrossesSheyenne River
Location5 South of Sheldon
RouteCounty Highway 3727
Coordinates46.51501, -97.4897
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2022)
Projected traffic360 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CO HWY 54/CMC 3727 over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO HWY 54/CMC 3727 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO HWY 54/CMC 3727 over Sheyenne River carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is CO HWY 54/CMC 3727 over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO HWY 54/CMC 3727 over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.