Oral Road over Irrigation Ditch
GoodFall River County, South Dakota · 5.3E & 1.2N Oral · Structure no. 000000024453037
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oral Road over Irrigation Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Oral Road over Irrigation Ditch in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oral Road over Irrigation Ditch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oral 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 Oral Road over Irrigation Ditch carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Oral Road over Irrigation Ditch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Oral Road over Irrigation Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.