140th Ave NE over Tongue River
FairPosted for loadPembina County, North Dakota · 1 West of Cavalier · Structure no. 000000034114150
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
140th Ave NE over Tongue River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 140th Ave NE over Tongue River in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 27 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 140th Ave NE over Tongue River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is 140th Ave NE over Tongue 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does 140th Ave NE over Tongue River carry?
About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 140th Ave NE over Tongue River?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 140th Ave NE over Tongue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.