FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

7TH AVE WEST

Carrying 7TH AVE WEST over SHEYENNE RIVER

7TH AVE WEST-WEST FARGO, Cass, North Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 7TH AVE WEST

The 7TH AVE WEST bridge in Cass, North Dakota carries 7TH AVE WEST over SHEYENNE RIVER. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,050 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of North Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How 7TH AVE WEST compares

▲ 7.1
Load rating vs North Dakota average (32.4 t)
Top 27%
Higher load rating than 73% of North Dakota bridges
369
Bridges in Cass · 16 in Poor condition
7TH AVE WEST 39.5 t
North Dakota average 32.4 t

Live comparison across North Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
39.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,050 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000WF11

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 7TH AVE WEST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare 7TH AVE WEST against other structures in Cass and across North Dakota. North Dakota bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for 7TH AVE WEST?

7TH AVE WEST in Cass, North Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 7TH AVE WEST inspected?

7TH AVE WEST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,050 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 7TH AVE WEST is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 7TH AVE WEST?

7TH AVE WEST has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 7TH AVE WEST?

7TH AVE WEST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is 7TH AVE WEST and does age affect safety?

7TH AVE WEST was built in 1995, making it 31 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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