County Highway over Tongue River
PoorPembina County, North Dakota · 2 West 2 South of Pembina · Structure no. 000000034130050
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Tongue River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Tongue River in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.
It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Highway over Tongue River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway 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 Highway over Tongue River carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Highway over Tongue River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Tongue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.