US Bridges

Nd Highway 1804 over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Emmons County, North Dakota · 14 West 5 South Linton · Structure no. 1804023997

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 1804 over Little Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 1804 over Little Beaver Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2039. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNd Highway 1804
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location14 West 5 South Linton
RouteState Highway 1804
Coordinates46.20429, -100.52014
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2019)
Projected traffic196 by 2039
Trucks9%
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 Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 1804 over Little Beaver 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 Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 1804 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 1804 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.