County Highway over Sheyenne River
PoorClosed to trafficRansom County, North Dakota · 3 East 1 South of Anselm · Structure no. 000000037129090
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 138 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2019 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 1915, so it is 110 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2039. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
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 2021.
How much traffic does County Highway over Sheyenne River carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is County Highway over Sheyenne River?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Sheyenne River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.