Nd Highway 27 over Sheyenne River
GoodRansom County, North Dakota · 1 Blk W of Main · Structure no. 0027019057
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,380
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 27 over Sheyenne River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 27 over Sheyenne River in Ransom County, North Dakota. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 72 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 2,380 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,565 by 2039. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 27 over Sheyenne River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Nd Highway 27 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 27 over Sheyenne River carry?
About 2,380 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 27 over Sheyenne River?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 27 over Sheyenne River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.