US Bridges

Interstate 29 over Pembina River

Good

Pembina County, North Dakota · 1 South of Nd 59 · Structure no. 0029214223 R

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
430 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,337
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 29 over Pembina River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 29 over Pembina River in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,337 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2039. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 29
CrossesPembina River
Location1 South of Nd 59
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates48.95632, -97.25971
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,337 (2022)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2039
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$630,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 29 over Pembina River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 29 over Pembina 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 29 over Pembina River carry?

About 1,337 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 29 over Pembina River?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 29 over Pembina River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.