3RD Avenue SE over Sheyenne River
Barnes County, North Dakota · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- 3RD Avenue SE over Sheyenne River in Barnes County, North Dakota, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 43 of the 79 inventoried bridges in Barnes County rated good (54.4%); 4 (5.1%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete single box beam |
| Length | about 140 ft |
| Location | 3RD Ave Se-valley City |
| NBI structure number | 0000VC05 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the North Dakota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Barnes County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Street over Sheyenne River | 1990 | 5,600 | Good |
| Interstate 94 over Cp Railway Separation | 1993 | 5,050 | Good |
| Interstate 94 over Cp Railway Separation | 1993 | 5,050 | Fair |
| Interstate 94 over ND1/ROGERS Interchange | 1958 | 4,450 | Fair |
| Interstate 94 over ND1/ROGERS Interchange | 1976 | 4,450 | Fair |
| Interstate 94 over Co Hwy/hobart Lake Sep. | 1958 | 4,450 | Fair |
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