Old HWY 212 over Dry Ck
PoorPosted for loadButte County, South Dakota · 0.7 E of Newell · Structure no. 000000010326340
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 212 over Dry Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Old HWY 212 over Dry Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 47 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Old HWY 212 over Dry Ck built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 212 over Dry 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 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 212 over Dry Ck carry?
About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 212 over Dry Ck?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 212 over Dry Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.