W. Oral Road over Angostura Main Canal
FairPosted for loadFall River County, South Dakota · 3S & 6W Oral · Structure no. 000000024338080
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W. Oral Road over Angostura Main Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying W. Oral Road over Angostura Main Canal in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 51 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W. Oral Road over Angostura Main Canal built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is W. Oral Road over Angostura Main Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does W. Oral Road over Angostura Main Canal carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is W. Oral Road over Angostura Main Canal?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns W. Oral Road over Angostura Main Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.