Nd Highway 1804 over Badger Creek
PoorEmmons County, North Dakota · 13 West of Hazelton · Structure no. 1804046958
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 1804 over Badger Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nd Highway 1804 over Badger Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 61 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2039. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 1804 over Badger Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Nd Highway 1804 over Badger Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 1804 over Badger Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 1804 over Badger Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 1804 over Badger Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.