US Bridges

Nd Highway 1804 over Apple Creek

Good

Burleigh County, North Dakota · 5 South of US 83 · Structure no. 1804073918

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,380
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 1804 over Apple Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 1804 over Apple Creek in Burleigh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 39 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 4,380 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,780 by 2039. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesNd Highway 1804
CrossesApple Creek
Location5 South of US 83
RouteState Highway 1804
Coordinates46.74135, -100.75291
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,380 (2019)
Projected traffic6,780 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 1804 over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Nd Highway 1804 over Apple Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 1804 over Apple Creek carry?

About 4,380 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 1804 over Apple Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 1804 over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.