County Road over Tongue River
PoorPosted for loadPembina County, North Dakota · Bathgate · Structure no. 000000034122091
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Tongue River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road over Tongue River in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 108 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 3 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2034. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 County Road over Tongue River built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is County Road 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does County Road over Tongue River carry?
About 2 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is County Road over Tongue River?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Tongue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.