Old HWY 85 over Battle Ck
PoorPosted for loadButte County, South Dakota · 28.2N 4.2E B Fourche · Structure no. 000000010142093
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 103 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 85 over Battle Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 85 over Battle Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 85 over Battle Ck built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 85 over Battle Ck 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 Old HWY 85 over Battle Ck carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 85 over Battle Ck?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 85 over Battle Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.