US Bridges

Bismarck Branch RD over Belle Fourche Rv

Good

Butte County, South Dakota · 8.6E 6.2S Newell · Structure no. 000000010395403

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bismarck Branch RD over Belle Fourche Rv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bismarck Branch RD over Belle Fourche Rv in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2032. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesBismarck Branch RD
CrossesBelle Fourche Rv
Location8.6E 6.2S Newell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.62673, -103.25705
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Bismarck Branch RD over Belle Fourche Rv built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bismarck Branch RD over Belle Fourche Rv 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bismarck Branch RD over Belle Fourche Rv carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bismarck Branch RD over Belle Fourche Rv?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Bismarck Branch RD over Belle Fourche Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.