US Bridges

County RD over Angostura Main Canal

Good

Fall River County, South Dakota · 2S & 2W Oral · Structure no. 000000024373070

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
241
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD over Angostura Main Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County RD over Angostura Main Canal in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 241 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty RD
CrossesAngostura Main Canal
Location2S & 2W Oral
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.37608, -103.31566
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2022)
Projected traffic241 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Angostura Main Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD over Angostura Main Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does County RD over Angostura Main Canal carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County RD over Angostura Main Canal?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County RD over Angostura Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.