Township Road over Dirt Lodge Creek
PoorPosted for loadCorson County, South Dakota · 2.2E & 12.9S Watauga · Structure no. 000000016252149
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road over Dirt Lodge Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over Dirt Lodge Creek in Corson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Township Road over Dirt Lodge Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township Road over Dirt Lodge Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Township Road over Dirt Lodge Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Township Road over Dirt Lodge Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road over Dirt Lodge Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.