US Bridges

Irrsr Nd Hway 1806 over Cannonball River

Poor

Morton County, North Dakota · 3 North of Nd 24 · Structure no. 1806034280

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
393 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irrsr Nd Hway 1806 over Cannonball River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Irrsr Nd Hway 1806 over Cannonball River in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,551 by 2039. The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesIrrsr Nd Hway 1806
CrossesCannonball River
Location3 North of Nd 24
RouteState Highway 1806
Coordinates46.41529, -100.63524
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length393 ft (119.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2019)
Projected traffic1,551 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$891,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irrsr Nd Hway 1806 over Cannonball River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irrsr Nd Hway 1806 over Cannonball River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Irrsr Nd Hway 1806 over Cannonball River carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Irrsr Nd Hway 1806 over Cannonball River?

The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Irrsr Nd Hway 1806 over Cannonball River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.