US Bridges

Gaver Road over Redwater Rv

PoorClosed to traffic

Butte County, South Dakota · 1.5S 1.5E B. Fourche · Structure no. 000000010114395

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gaver Road over Redwater Rv is a concrete culvert carrying Gaver Road over Redwater Rv in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGaver Road
CrossesRedwater Rv
Location1.5S 1.5E B. Fourche
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates44.64093, -103.82226
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Last inspectionJuly 2020
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gaver Road over Redwater Rv built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gaver Road over Redwater Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2020.

How much traffic does Gaver Road over Redwater Rv carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gaver Road over Redwater Rv?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Gaver Road over Redwater Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.