ND HIGHWAY 1804
Carrying ND HIGHWAY 1804 over BADGER CREEK
13 WEST OF HAZELTON, Emmons, North Dakota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ND HIGHWAY 1804
The ND HIGHWAY 1804 bridge in Emmons, North Dakota carries ND HIGHWAY 1804 over BADGER CREEK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1985, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 33.8 meters (111 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 210 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ND HIGHWAY 1804 compares
Live comparison across North Dakota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1964
- Last Reconstructed
- 1985
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 33.8 m (111 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.1 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 210 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1804046958
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
ND HIGHWAY 1804 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare ND HIGHWAY 1804 against other structures in Emmons and across North Dakota. North Dakota bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ND HIGHWAY 1804?
ND HIGHWAY 1804 in Emmons, North Dakota, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ND HIGHWAY 1804 inspected?
ND HIGHWAY 1804's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 210 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ND HIGHWAY 1804 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ND HIGHWAY 1804?
ND HIGHWAY 1804 has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ND HIGHWAY 1804?
ND HIGHWAY 1804 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ND HIGHWAY 1804 and does age affect safety?
ND HIGHWAY 1804 was built in 1964, making it 62 years old and last reconstructed in 1985.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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