US Bridges

Nd Highway 5 over Tongue River

Fair

Pembina County, North Dakota · Cavalier · Structure no. 0005313750

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,640
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 5 over Tongue River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 5 over Tongue River in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 3,640 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,640 by 2039. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 5
CrossesTongue River
LocationCavalier
RouteState Highway 5
CountyPembina County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.7974, -97.62239
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,640 (2019)
Projected traffic3,640 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Tongue River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 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 May 2024.

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

About 3,640 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 5 over Tongue River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 5 over Tongue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.