US Bridges

US212 over Owl Ck

Good

Butte County, South Dakota · 2.3 W JCT Sd 79 · Structure no. 000000010286370

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,319
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US212 over Owl Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US212 over Owl Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,319 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,893 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesUS212
CrossesOwl Ck
Location2.3 W JCT Sd 79
RouteU.S. Route 212
Coordinates44.67698, -103.47736
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating109.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,319 (2024)
Projected traffic1,893 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US212 over Owl Ck built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US212 over Owl 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US212 over Owl Ck carry?

About 1,319 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US212 over Owl Ck?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns US212 over Owl Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.