County Road over Tongue River
PoorPosted for loadPembina County, North Dakota · 6 East 1 North Bathgate · Structure no. 000000034128080
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 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 1921 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 104 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2034. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road over Tongue River built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
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 June 2024.
How much traffic does County Road over Tongue River carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is County Road over Tongue River?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Tongue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.