US Bridges

Irrfb Nd Hway 1804 over Little Knife River

Fair

Mountrail County, North Dakota · 5 North of Nd 23 · Structure no. 1804251782

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irrfb Nd Hway 1804 over Little Knife River is a concrete culvert carrying Irrfb Nd Hway 1804 over Little Knife River in Mountrail County, North Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2037. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesIrrfb Nd Hway 1804
CrossesLittle Knife River
Location5 North of Nd 23
RouteState Highway 1804
Coordinates48.03456, -102.52853
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic500 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 Irrfb Nd Hway 1804 over Little Knife River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irrfb Nd Hway 1804 over Little Knife River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Irrfb Nd Hway 1804 over Little Knife River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Irrfb Nd Hway 1804 over Little Knife River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Irrfb Nd Hway 1804 over Little Knife River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.