Nd Highway 5 over Red River of the North
FairPembina County, North Dakota · 4 East of I-29 · Structure no. 0005335813
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,310 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 5 over Red River of the North is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 5 over Red River of the North in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 57 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2039. The structure is 1,310 ft (399.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 5 over Red River of the North built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Nd Highway 5 over Red River of the North 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 5 over Red River of the North carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 5 over Red River of the North?
The structure is 1,310 ft (399.3 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 5 over Red River of the North?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.