US Bridges

Stone Lake RD over Horse Ck

Good

Butte County, South Dakota · 0.1 N 4 W Newell · Structure no. 000000010270338

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
302
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Lake RD over Horse Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Stone Lake RD over Horse Ck 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 302 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2032. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesStone Lake RD
CrossesHorse Ck
Location0.1 N 4 W Newell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.72255, -103.50656
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2022)
Projected traffic253 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Stone Lake RD over Horse Ck built?

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

What condition is Stone Lake RD over Horse Ck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Stone Lake RD over Horse Ck carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stone Lake RD over Horse Ck?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Lake RD over Horse Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.