US Bridges

US212 over Belle Fourche Rv

Fair

Butte County, South Dakota · 0.3 E JCT US 85 @ B. F. · Structure no. 000000010103367

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
496 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,874
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US212 over Belle Fourche Rv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US212 over Belle Fourche Rv in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 2,874 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,124 by 2044. The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesUS212
CrossesBelle Fourche Rv
Location0.3 E JCT US 85 @ B. F.
RouteU.S. Route 212
Coordinates44.6811, -103.84236
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length496 ft (151.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,874 (2024)
Projected traffic4,124 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 US212 over Belle Fourche Rv built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US212 over Belle Fourche Rv 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US212 over Belle Fourche Rv carry?

About 2,874 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US212 over Belle Fourche Rv?

The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US212 over Belle Fourche Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.