County Trail over Tongue River
PoorPembina County, North Dakota · 4 East 1 North Concrete · Structure no. 000000034105181
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Trail over Tongue River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Trail over Tongue River in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4 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.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2034. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Trail over Tongue River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Trail over Tongue 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does County Trail over Tongue River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is County Trail over Tongue River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Trail over Tongue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.