US Bridges

Lodge Road over Randall Ck

Fair

Gregory County, South Dakota · 13.1E & 0.1S Fairfax · Structure no. 000000027461331

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lodge Road over Randall Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lodge Road over Randall Ck in Gregory County, South Dakota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesLodge Road
CrossesRandall Ck
Location13.1E & 0.1S Fairfax
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGregory County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.02307, -98.62427
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2022)
Projected traffic36 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lodge Road over Randall Ck built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lodge Road over Randall 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 Lodge Road over Randall Ck carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lodge Road over Randall Ck?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lodge Road over Randall Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.