Nd Highway 5 over Tongue River
GoodPembina County, North Dakota · 3 West of Nd 18 North · Structure no. 0005314446
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,640
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 5 over Tongue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 5 over Tongue River in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,640 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nd Highway 5 over 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 Tongue River carry?
About 1,640 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 5 over Tongue River?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 5 over Tongue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.