15th Street NE over Ravine Park Lake
PoorPosted for loadBeadle County, South Dakota · 1N & 0.3E of Huron · Structure no. 000000003243170
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
15th Street NE over Ravine Park Lake is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 15th Street NE over Ravine Park Lake in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 15th Street NE over Ravine Park Lake built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is 15th Street NE over Ravine Park Lake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does 15th Street NE over Ravine Park Lake carry?
About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 15th Street NE over Ravine Park Lake?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 15th Street NE over Ravine Park Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.