US Bridges

Arpan RD over Indian Ck

Fair

Butte County, South Dakota · 5W 7.5N Nisland · Structure no. 000000010200295

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arpan RD over Indian Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Arpan RD over Indian Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2032. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesArpan RD
CrossesIndian Ck
Location5W 7.5N Nisland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.78467, -103.64854
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Indian Ck built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arpan RD over Indian Ck 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 Indian Ck carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Arpan RD over Indian Ck?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Arpan RD over Indian Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.