Mail RD over Owl Ck
FairButte County, South Dakota · 8.0W 0.2N Newell · Structure no. 000000010230338
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 47
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mail RD over Owl Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mail RD over Owl Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mail RD over Owl Ck built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mail RD over Owl 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 Mail RD over Owl Ck carry?
About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mail RD over Owl Ck?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Mail RD over Owl Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.