US Bridges

Olson Cutoff Road over Belle Fourche Rv

Poor

Butte County, South Dakota · 1N & 4E Belle Fourch · Structure no. 000000010141359

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olson Cutoff Road over Belle Fourche Rv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Olson Cutoff Road over Belle Fourche Rv in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2032. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOlson Cutoff Road
CrossesBelle Fourche Rv
Location1N & 4E Belle Fourch
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.6928, -103.7684
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Olson Cutoff Road over Belle Fourche Rv built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olson Cutoff Road over Belle Fourche 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Olson Cutoff Road over Belle Fourche Rv carry?

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

How long is Olson Cutoff Road over Belle Fourche Rv?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Olson Cutoff Road over Belle Fourche Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.