US Bridges

Beulah RD over Trib Redwater Ck

Fair

Butte County, South Dakota · 8.2W & 4.5S of Belle Four · Structure no. 000000010013435

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beulah RD over Trib Redwater Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Beulah RD over Trib Redwater Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesBeulah RD
CrossesTrib Redwater Ck
Location8.2W & 4.5S of Belle Four
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.58345, -104.02647
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Beulah RD over Trib Redwater Ck built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beulah RD over Trib Redwater 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Beulah RD over Trib Redwater Ck carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Beulah RD over Trib Redwater Ck?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Beulah RD over Trib Redwater Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.