US Bridges

Nd Highway 18 over Goose River

Fair

Traill County, North Dakota · 7 South of Hatton · Structure no. 0018129843

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 18 over Goose River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 18 over Goose River in Traill County, North Dakota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2039. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesNd Highway 18
CrossesGoose River
Location7 South of Hatton
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates47.53776, -97.45325
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2019)
Projected traffic660 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 18 over Goose River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 18 over Goose 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 18 over Goose River carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 18 over Goose River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 18 over Goose River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.