US Bridges

County Highway over Little Pembina River

Fair

Cavalier County, North Dakota · 1 East 5 North of Olga · Structure no. 000000010146100

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Little Pembina River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Little Pembina River in Cavalier County, North Dakota. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 42 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 5 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesLittle Pembina River
Location1 East 5 North of Olga
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCavalier County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.86505, -98.00661
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pembina River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is County Highway over Little 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Little Pembina River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Highway over Little Pembina River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Little Pembina River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.