Nd Highway 46 over Sheyenne River
GoodRansom County, North Dakota · 6 West of Nd 32 · Structure no. 0046067147
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 46 over Sheyenne River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 46 over Sheyenne River in Ransom County, North Dakota. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 65 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 46 over Sheyenne River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Nd Highway 46 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 46 over Sheyenne River carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 46 over Sheyenne River?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 46 over Sheyenne River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.