US Bridges

US012 W over Foot Ck

Fair

Brown County, South Dakota · 0.7 W JCT US 281 S · Structure no. 000000007093331

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,252
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US012 W over Foot Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US012 W over Foot Ck in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 3,252 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,312 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS012 W
CrossesFoot Ck
Location0.7 W JCT US 281 S
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates45.45803, -98.52951
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,252 (2024)
Projected traffic4,312 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US012 W over Foot Ck built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US012 W over Foot Ck 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US012 W over Foot Ck carry?

About 3,252 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US012 W over Foot Ck?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US012 W over Foot Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.