US Bridges

Stutsman Street over Pembina River

FairPosted for load

Pembina County, North Dakota · Stutsman-Street-Pembina · Structure no. 000000034133030

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
303 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stutsman Street over Pembina River is a steel truss - thru carrying Stutsman Street over Pembina River in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 633 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStutsman Street
CrossesPembina River
LocationStutsman-Street-Pembina
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates48.96627, -97.24287
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2022)
Projected traffic633 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$690,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stutsman Street over Pembina River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stutsman Street over Pembina 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Stutsman Street over Pembina River carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Stutsman Street over Pembina River?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Stutsman Street over Pembina River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.