US Bridges

County Highway over Little No. Pembina River

Fair

Cavalier County, North Dakota · 2 East 2 North of Vang · Structure no. 000000010143050

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Little No. Pembina River is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Little No. Pembina River in Cavalier County, North Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesLittle No. Pembina River
Location2 East 2 North of Vang
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates48.9391, -98.07459
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 No. Pembina River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Little No. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Little No. Pembina River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Highway over Little No. Pembina River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Little No. Pembina River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.