Stone House Road over Dry Choteau Creek
PoorPosted for loadBon Homme County, South Dakota · 2W & 0.9S of Avon · Structure no. 000000005030119
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stone House Road over Dry Choteau Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stone House Road over Dry Choteau Creek in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 4 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stone House Road over Dry Choteau Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Stone House Road over Dry Choteau Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Stone House Road over Dry Choteau Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Stone House Road over Dry Choteau Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Stone House Road over Dry Choteau Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.