US Bridges

County Highway over Little So. Pembina River

Fair

Cavalier County, North Dakota · 2 West 6 North Langdon · Structure no. 000000010127110

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Little So. Pembina River is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over Little So. Pembina River in Cavalier County, North Dakota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesLittle So. Pembina River
Location2 West 6 North Langdon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCavalier County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.84823, -98.41122
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2038
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Little So. Pembina River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Little So. Pembina 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Little So. Pembina River carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Highway over Little So. Pembina River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns County Highway over Little So. Pembina River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.