US Highway 52 over Sheyenne River
FairWells County, North Dakota · 1 Northwest of Nd 3 South · Structure no. 0052168801
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 52 over Sheyenne River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 52 over Sheyenne River in Wells County, North Dakota. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 63 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 6 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2039. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 52 over Sheyenne River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is US Highway 52 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 52 over Sheyenne River carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 52 over Sheyenne River?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 52 over Sheyenne River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.