US Bridges

Nd Highway 1806 over Tobacco Garden Creek

Fair

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 10 North Nd 23 · Structure no. 1806300987

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 1806 over Tobacco Garden Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Nd Highway 1806 over Tobacco Garden Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesNd Highway 1806
CrossesTobacco Garden Creek
Location10 North Nd 23
RouteState Highway 1806
Coordinates47.94791, -103.198
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2019)
Projected traffic250 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 1806 over Tobacco Garden Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 1806 over Tobacco Garden Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 1806 over Tobacco Garden Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 1806 over Tobacco Garden Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 1806 over Tobacco Garden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.