County Highway over Little So. Pembina River
PoorClosed to trafficCavalier County, North Dakota · 1 South of Mt. Carmel · Structure no. 000000010128060
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Little So. Pembina River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Little So. Pembina River in Cavalier County, North Dakota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Little So. Pembina River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Little So. Pembina 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Little So. Pembina River carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is County Highway over Little So. Pembina River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Little So. Pembina River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.