US Bridges

US212 over Deer Ck

Good

Butte County, South Dakota · 2.2 NE of Newell · Structure no. 000000010328334

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
501
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US212 over Deer Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US212 over Deer Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 501 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 719 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesUS212
CrossesDeer Ck
Location2.2 NE of Newell
RouteU.S. Route 212
Coordinates44.72899, -103.38646
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2024)
Projected traffic719 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US212 over Deer Ck built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US212 over Deer 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does US212 over Deer Ck carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US212 over Deer Ck?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US212 over Deer Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.