US Bridges

County Highway over Tongue River

Good

Cavalier County, North Dakota · 4 North Osnabrock · Structure no. 000000010139200

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Tongue River is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Tongue River in Cavalier County, North Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesTongue River
Location4 North Osnabrock
RouteCounty Highway 1039
Coordinates48.7235, -98.1461
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2018)
Projected traffic310 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Tongue River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Tongue River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does County Highway over Tongue River carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Tongue River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Tongue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.