County Highway over Pembina River
PoorPosted for loadCavalier County, North Dakota · 5 East 1 South of Vang · Structure no. 000000010145080
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Pembina River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over Pembina River in Cavalier County, North Dakota. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Pembina River built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over 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 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Pembina River carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is County Highway over Pembina River?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Pembina River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.