US Bridges

Nd Highway 1804 over White Earth River

Good

Mountrail County, North Dakota · 20 North 8 West of Nd 23 · Structure no. 1804275066

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 1804 over White Earth River is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 1804 over White Earth River in Mountrail County, North Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesNd Highway 1804
CrossesWhite Earth River
Location20 North 8 West of Nd 23
RouteState Highway 1804
Coordinates48.21183, -102.77975
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic350 by 2039
Trucks20%
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 Nd Highway 1804 over White Earth River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 1804 over White Earth River 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 1804 over White Earth River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 1804 over White Earth River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 1804 over White Earth River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.