US Bridges

Arpan RD over North Canal

Fair

Butte County, South Dakota · 5W 9 N Nisland · Structure no. 000000010200278

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arpan RD over North Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Arpan RD over North Canal in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 58 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesArpan RD
CrossesNorth Canal
Location5W 9 N Nisland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.80821, -103.64922
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 North Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Arpan RD over North Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Arpan RD over North Canal carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Arpan RD over North Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Arpan RD over North Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.