US Bridges

Arpan RD over South Canal

Good

Butte County, South Dakota · 9.1E 4N B. Fourche · Structure no. 000000010192343

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arpan RD over South Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arpan RD over South Canal in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesArpan RD
CrossesSouth Canal
Location9.1E 4N B. Fourche
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.7111, -103.66414
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 Arpan RD over South Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arpan RD over South Canal 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 Arpan RD over South Canal carry?

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

How long is Arpan RD over South Canal?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Arpan RD over South Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.