US Bridges

US212 over South Canal

Good

Butte County, South Dakota · 1.3 W of Nisland · Structure no. 000000010237366

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,790
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US212 over South Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US212 over South Canal in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,569 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesUS212
CrossesSouth Canal
Location1.3 W of Nisland
RouteU.S. Route 212
Coordinates44.68157, -103.57317
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,790 (2024)
Projected traffic2,569 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US212 over South Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US212 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US212 over South Canal carry?

About 1,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US212 over South Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns US212 over South Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.