US Bridges

County Highway over Sheyenne River

PoorClosed to traffic

Wells County, North Dakota · 3 South 1 West of Harvey · Structure no. 000000052106090

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Sheyenne River is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over Sheyenne River in Wells County, North Dakota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSheyenne River
Location3 South 1 West of Harvey
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWells County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.71724, -99.95407
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating2 US tons
Inventory rating1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic10 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does County Highway over Sheyenne River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Highway over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns County Highway over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.