Winkler RD over Horse Ck
PoorPosted for loadButte County, South Dakota · 5.0 W 4.1 N Newell · Structure no. 000000010260298
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 47
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Winkler RD over Horse Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winkler RD over Horse Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 47 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Winkler RD over Horse Ck built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Winkler RD over Horse Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Winkler RD over Horse Ck carry?
About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Winkler RD over Horse Ck?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Winkler RD over Horse Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.