W. Whetstone Road over North Fork Whetstone Ck
FairGregory County, South Dakota · 1.8W & 9N Bonesteel · Structure no. 000000027272200
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W. Whetstone Road over North Fork Whetstone Ck is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying W. Whetstone Road over North Fork Whetstone Ck in Gregory County, South Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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.
It carries about 32 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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. Whetstone Road over North Fork Whetstone Ck built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is W. Whetstone Road over North Fork Whetstone Ck 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does W. Whetstone Road over North Fork Whetstone Ck carry?
About 32 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is W. Whetstone Road over North Fork Whetstone Ck?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns W. Whetstone Road over North Fork Whetstone Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.