US Bridges

US085 over Hay Ck

Fair

Butte County, South Dakota · 0.8 N JCT Sd 34 · Structure no. 000000010097382

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,432
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US085 over Hay Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US085 over Hay Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 15,432 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,145 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

CarriesUS085
CrossesHay Ck
Location0.8 N JCT Sd 34
RouteU.S. Route 85
Coordinates44.65927, -103.85571
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,432 (2024)
Projected traffic22,145 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69 mi (111 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US085 over Hay Ck built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US085 over Hay 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US085 over Hay Ck carry?

About 15,432 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US085 over Hay Ck?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US085 over Hay Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.