US HIGHWAY 81
Carrying US HIGHWAY 81 over CREEK
4 EAST OF HAMILTON, Pembina, North Dakota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US HIGHWAY 81
The US HIGHWAY 81 bridge in Pembina, North Dakota carries US HIGHWAY 81 over CREEK. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,250 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of North Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US HIGHWAY 81 compares
Live comparison across North Dakota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1951
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 6.4 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,250 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0081222285
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
US HIGHWAY 81 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare US HIGHWAY 81 against other structures in Pembina and across North Dakota. North Dakota bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US HIGHWAY 81?
US HIGHWAY 81 in Pembina, North Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US HIGHWAY 81 inspected?
US HIGHWAY 81's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,250 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US HIGHWAY 81 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US HIGHWAY 81?
US HIGHWAY 81 has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US HIGHWAY 81?
US HIGHWAY 81 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US HIGHWAY 81 and does age affect safety?
US HIGHWAY 81 was built in 1951, making it 75 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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