Nd Highway 89 over Tongue River
GoodPembina County, North Dakota · 2 South of JCT Nd 5 · Structure no. 0089010150
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 89 over Tongue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 89 over Tongue River in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2039. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 89 over Tongue River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nd Highway 89 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 89 over Tongue River carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 89 over Tongue River?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 89 over Tongue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.