US Bridges

County Highway over Pembina River

Good

Cavalier County, North Dakota · 3 East 1 North of Vang · Structure no. 000000010144070

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Pembina River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway over Pembina River in Cavalier County, North Dakota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2038. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesPembina River
Location3 East 1 North of Vang
RouteCounty Highway 1006
Coordinates48.91688, -98.05603
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2018)
Projected traffic180 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Pembina River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Pembina 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Pembina River carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Pembina River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Pembina River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.