US Bridges

County Highway over Sheyenne River

Good

Richland County, North Dakota · 3 West 3 South Kindred · Structure no. 000000039110040

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Sheyenne River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Sheyenne River in Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2038. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSheyenne River
Location3 West 3 South Kindred
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRichland County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.58147, -97.07432
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2038
Trucks—
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 County Highway over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Sheyenne River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Highway over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.