County Highway over Tongue River
FairPembina County, North Dakota · 1 West of Bathgate · Structure no. 000000034122090
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Tongue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway over Tongue River in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2034. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Tongue River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Tongue River carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Tongue River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Tongue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.