US Bridges

Whitewood Valleyrd over Belle Fourche Rv

Fair

Butte County, South Dakota · East Edge of Nisland · Structure no. 000000010250375

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitewood Valleyrd over Belle Fourche Rv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitewood Valleyrd over Belle Fourche Rv in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWhitewood Valleyrd
CrossesBelle Fourche Rv
LocationEast Edge of Nisland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.67126, -103.54825
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Whitewood Valleyrd over Belle Fourche Rv built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitewood Valleyrd over Belle Fourche Rv 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 Whitewood Valleyrd over Belle Fourche Rv carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Whitewood Valleyrd over Belle Fourche Rv?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Whitewood Valleyrd over Belle Fourche Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.