US Bridges

Old HWY 85 over Indian Ck

Good

Butte County, South Dakota · 15.5N 2.5E B.Fourche · Structure no. 000000010125218

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 85 over Indian Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old HWY 85 over Indian Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2032. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesOld HWY 85
CrossesIndian Ck
Location15.5N 2.5E B.Fourche
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.89831, -103.80007
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2022)
Projected traffic36 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 Old HWY 85 over Indian Ck built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 85 over Indian Ck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 85 over Indian Ck carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 85 over Indian Ck?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 85 over Indian Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.