County Highway over Sheyenne River
PoorPosted for loadRichland County, North Dakota · 2 West 3 South Kindred · Structure no. 000000039111020
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 113 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 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 Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2038. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 1916, making it 109 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 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Sheyenne River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is County Highway over Sheyenne River?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Sheyenne River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.