State Park RD over Center Lake Inlet
PoorPosted for loadCuster County, South Dakota · 8.4E 2.7N of Custer · Structure no. 000000017314043
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
State Park RD over Center Lake Inlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Park RD over Center Lake Inlet in Custer County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 State Park RD over Center Lake Inlet built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Park RD over Center Lake Inlet 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does State Park RD over Center Lake Inlet carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is State Park RD over Center Lake Inlet?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns State Park RD over Center Lake Inlet?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.