US Bridges

Nd Highway 1804 over Little Muddy River

Fair

Williams County, North Dakota · 2 East of US 2 · Structure no. 1804316923

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 1804 over Little Muddy River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 1804 over Little Muddy River in Williams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,860 by 2039. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesNd Highway 1804
CrossesLittle Muddy River
Location2 East of US 2
RouteState Highway 1804
Coordinates48.1471, -103.59587
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2019)
Projected traffic2,860 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$243,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 1804 over Little Muddy River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 1804 over Little Muddy 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 1804 over Little Muddy River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 1804 over Little Muddy River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 1804 over Little Muddy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.