US Bridges

Youngberg RD over Dry Ck

Poor

Butte County, South Dakota · 2.8 S 3 E Newell · Structure no. 000000010340368

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Youngberg RD over Dry Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Youngberg RD over Dry Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesYoungberg RD
CrossesDry Ck
Location2.8 S 3 E Newell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.68056, -103.36649
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Youngberg RD over Dry Ck built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Youngberg RD 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 Youngberg RD over Dry Ck carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Youngberg RD over Dry Ck?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Youngberg RD over Dry Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.