Parle ST (gary) over W Br Lac Qui Parle River
PoorPosted for loadDeuel County, South Dakota · Parle St. Gary · Structure no. 000000020211127
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parle ST (gary) over W Br Lac Qui Parle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parle ST (gary) over W Br Lac Qui Parle River in Deuel 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parle ST (gary) over W Br Lac Qui Parle River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parle ST (gary) over W Br Lac Qui Parle River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Parle ST (gary) over W Br Lac Qui Parle River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Parle ST (gary) over W Br Lac Qui Parle River?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Parle ST (gary) over W Br Lac Qui Parle River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.