Youngberg Road over Horse Ck
PoorPosted for loadButte County, South Dakota · 2.2 N 2 E Vale · Structure no. 000000010340388
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Youngberg Road over Horse Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Youngberg Road over Horse Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Youngberg Road over Horse Ck built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Youngberg Road 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 2024.
How much traffic does Youngberg Road over Horse Ck carry?
About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Youngberg Road over Horse Ck?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Youngberg Road over Horse Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.