US Bridges

Highline Road over Irrigation Ditch

Good

Fall River County, South Dakota · 4.3E & 0.4N of Oral · Structure no. 000000024440046

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highline Road over Irrigation Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Highline Road over Irrigation Ditch in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHighline Road
CrossesIrrigation Ditch
Location4.3E & 0.4N of Oral
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.41044, -103.18436
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Highline Road over Irrigation Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Highline Road over Irrigation Ditch 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 Highline Road over Irrigation Ditch carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Highline Road over Irrigation Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Highline Road over Irrigation Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.