Old HWY 212 over Station Elm Ck
PoorPosted for loadButte County, South Dakota · 2N 14E of Newell · Structure no. 000000010458321
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 48
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 212 over Station Elm Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 212 over Station Elm Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2000, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 48 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Old HWY 212 over Station Elm Ck built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Old HWY 212 over Station Elm 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 Station Elm Ck carry?
About 48 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 212 over Station Elm 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 Old HWY 212 over Station Elm Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.