US Bridges

Nd Highway 5 over Branch of Tongue River

Good

Pembina County, North Dakota · West Nd 32 North · Structure no. 0005298626

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 5 over Branch of Tongue River is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 5 over Branch of Tongue River in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 72 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesNd Highway 5
CrossesBranch of Tongue River
LocationWest Nd 32 North
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates48.76113, -97.93542
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2019)
Projected traffic630 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 5 over Branch of Tongue River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Nd Highway 5 over Branch of Tongue River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 5 over Branch of Tongue River carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 5 over Branch of Tongue River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 5 over Branch of Tongue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.