Nd Highway 5 over Tongue River
FairPembina County, North Dakota · 1 East Nd 32 South · Structure no. 0005303364
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 780
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 5 over Tongue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nd Highway 5 over Tongue River in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1953, 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 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.
It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 5 over Tongue River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nd Highway 5 over Tongue 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 Nd Highway 5 over Tongue River carry?
About 780 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 5 over Tongue River?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 5 over Tongue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.