Nd Highway 27 over Sheyenne River
FairRansom County, North Dakota · 9 East of Nd Highway 32 · Structure no. 0027027907
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 660
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 27 over Sheyenne River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 27 over Sheyenne River in Ransom County, North Dakota. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 71 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 746 by 2039. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Nd Highway 27 over Sheyenne River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Nd Highway 27 over Sheyenne River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 27 over Sheyenne River carry?
About 660 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 27 over Sheyenne River?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 27 over Sheyenne River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.