US Bridges

E. Ardmore RD over Horsehead Ck

Good

Fall River County, South Dakota · 8.3S & 2.7W Oelrichs · Structure no. 000000024390289

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Ardmore RD over Horsehead Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E. Ardmore RD over Horsehead Ck in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesE. Ardmore RD
CrossesHorsehead Ck
Location8.3S & 2.7W Oelrichs
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.05892, -103.28806
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed14.3 mi (23 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 E. Ardmore RD over Horsehead Ck built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Ardmore RD over Horsehead Ck 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 E. Ardmore RD over Horsehead Ck carry?

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

How long is E. Ardmore RD over Horsehead Ck?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E. Ardmore RD over Horsehead Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.