US Bridges

Nd Highway 5 over Tributary-Tongue River

Fair

Pembina County, North Dakota · 2 East of Nd 32 South · Structure no. 0005304100

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 5 over Tributary-Tongue River is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 5 over Tributary-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 6 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesNd Highway 5
CrossesTributary-Tongue River
Location2 East of Nd 32 South
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates48.76099, -97.81556
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2019)
Projected traffic790 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 5 over Tributary-Tongue River built?

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

What condition is Nd Highway 5 over Tributary-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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 5 over Tributary-Tongue River carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 5 over Tributary-Tongue River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 5 over Tributary-Tongue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.