City Street over Tongue River
PoorPosted for loadPembina County, North Dakota · First Avenue North · Structure no. 000000034115151
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 397
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
City Street over Tongue River is a steel truss - thru carrying City Street over Tongue River in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 118 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 397 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 535 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was City Street over Tongue River built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is City Street 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 City Street over Tongue River carry?
About 397 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is City Street over Tongue River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns City Street over Tongue River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.