US Bridges

Stone Lake Road over Owl Ck

FairPosted for load

Butte County, South Dakota · 2.1E & 0.7N Nisland · Structure no. 000000010271364

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Lake Road over Owl Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stone Lake Road over Owl Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 61 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStone Lake Road
CrossesOwl Ck
Location2.1E & 0.7N Nisland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.68405, -103.50673
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Road over Owl Ck built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Stone Lake Road 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 Stone Lake Road over Owl Ck carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stone Lake Road over Owl Ck?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Lake Road over Owl Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.