US Bridges

8th Avenue over Belle Fourche Rv

Good

Butte County, South Dakota · 8th Ave. Belle Fourche · Structure no. 000000010100374

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,637
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Avenue over Belle Fourche Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying 8th Avenue over Belle Fourche Rv in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,637 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,177 by 2032. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries8th Avenue
CrossesBelle Fourche Rv
Location8th Ave. Belle Fourche
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.67208, -103.84927
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,637 (2022)
Projected traffic2,177 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 8th Avenue over Belle Fourche Rv built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th Avenue over Belle Fourche Rv 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 8th Avenue over Belle Fourche Rv carry?

About 1,637 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 8th Avenue over Belle Fourche Rv?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 8th Avenue over Belle Fourche Rv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.