US Bridges

Stone House Road over Dry Choteau Creek

Good

Bon Homme County, South Dakota · 1.7W & 1.5S of Avon · Structure no. 000000005033125

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 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 prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stone House Road over Dry Choteau Creek in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStone House Road
CrossesDry Choteau Creek
Location1.7W & 1.5S of Avon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.98934, -98.10239
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Stone House Road over Dry Choteau Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stone House Road over Dry Choteau Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Stone House Road over Dry Choteau Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.