US Bridges

Nd Highway 1804 over Cattail Creek

Good

Emmons County, North Dakota · 14 West 12 South Linton · Structure no. 1804016662

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 1804 over Cattail Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 1804 over Cattail Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNd Highway 1804
CrossesCattail Creek
Location14 West 12 South Linton
RouteState Highway 1804
Coordinates46.09865, -100.52455
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic162 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Cattail Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 1804 over Cattail 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 June 2023.

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

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 1804 over Cattail Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 1804 over Cattail Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.