US Bridges

Beet RD over Indian Ck

Fair

Butte County, South Dakota · 3 W 6 N Nisland · Structure no. 000000010220309

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beet RD over Indian Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beet RD over Indian Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBeet RD
CrossesIndian Ck
Location3 W 6 N Nisland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.76636, -103.60864
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Beet RD over Indian Ck built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beet 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 Beet RD over Indian Ck carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Beet RD over Indian Ck?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Beet RD over Indian Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.