US Bridges

Fruitdale RD over Belle Fourche Rv

Good

Butte County, South Dakota · 0.5S Fruitdale · Structure no. 000000010175381

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fruitdale RD over Belle Fourche Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fruitdale RD 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2032. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFruitdale RD
CrossesBelle Fourche Rv
Location0.5S Fruitdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.66469, -103.69921
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Fruitdale RD over Belle Fourche Rv built?

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

What condition is Fruitdale RD over Belle Fourche Rv 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 Fruitdale RD over Belle Fourche Rv carry?

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

How long is Fruitdale RD over Belle Fourche Rv?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fruitdale RD over Belle Fourche Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.