US Bridges

Nd Highway 1806 over Square Butte Creek

Good

Morton County, North Dakota · 1 South of County Line · Structure no. 1806084748

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 1806 over Square Butte Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 1806 over Square Butte Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2039. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNd Highway 1806
CrossesSquare Butte Creek
Location1 South of County Line
RouteState Highway 1806
Coordinates46.96825, -100.96466
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic370 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 1806 over Square Butte Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 1806 over Square Butte 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 1806 over Square Butte Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 1806 over Square Butte Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 1806 over Square Butte Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.