US Bridges

County RD over Fall Rv

PoorPosted for load

Fall River County, South Dakota · 3.2E & 1.8S Hot Springs · Structure no. 000000024325050

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD over Fall Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD over Fall Rv in Fall River 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty RD
CrossesFall Rv
Location3.2E & 1.8S Hot Springs
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.40365, -103.41321
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating26.7 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 County RD over Fall Rv built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD over Fall Rv 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County RD over Fall Rv carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County RD over Fall Rv?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD over Fall Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.