Eicher RD over Horse Ck
PoorClosed to trafficButte County, South Dakota · 3.2 S NEWELL.8E US79 · Structure no. 000000010317373
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2016
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 101 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eicher RD over Horse Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eicher RD over Horse Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 47 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| 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 Eicher RD over Horse Ck built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eicher 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 2016.
How much traffic does Eicher RD over Horse Ck carry?
About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Eicher RD over Horse Ck?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Eicher RD over Horse Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.