US Bridges

W Second Ave North over Tongue River

FairPosted for load

Pembina County, North Dakota · NW Cavalier · Structure no. 000000034115150

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
397
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Second Ave North over Tongue River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Second Ave North over Tongue River in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 535 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Second Ave North
CrossesTongue River
LocationNW Cavalier
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates48.79783, -97.62559
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.6 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2022)
Projected traffic535 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$251,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Second Ave North over Tongue River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Second Ave North 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 W Second Ave North over Tongue River carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W Second Ave North over Tongue River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns W Second Ave North over Tongue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.