Vale Cutoff RD over South Canal
FairButte County, South Dakota · 6 S 2.7 W Newell · Structure no. 000000010283400
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 66
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vale Cutoff RD over South Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Vale Cutoff RD over South Canal in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Vale Cutoff RD over South Canal built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vale Cutoff RD over South Canal 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 Vale Cutoff RD over South Canal carry?
About 66 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Vale Cutoff RD over South Canal?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Vale Cutoff RD over South Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.