US Bridges

Nd Highway 1804 over Painted Woods Creek

Fair

Williams County, North Dakota · 2 Northeast Trenton · Structure no. 1804329632

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,020
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 1804 over Painted Woods Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 1804 over Painted Woods Creek in Williams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,020 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesNd Highway 1804
CrossesPainted Woods Creek
Location2 Northeast Trenton
RouteState Highway 1804
Coordinates48.08, -103.81333
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,020 (2017)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2037
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Painted Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 1804 over Painted Woods Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 1804 over Painted Woods Creek carry?

About 2,020 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 1804 over Painted Woods Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 1804 over Painted Woods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.