US Bridges

E. Grindstone Rd. over North Fork Bad Rv

Fair

Haakon County, South Dakota · 12.1 W 4.6 N Philip · Structure no. 000000028049439

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Grindstone Rd. over North Fork Bad Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying E. Grindstone Rd. over North Fork Bad Rv in Haakon County, South Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesE. Grindstone Rd.
CrossesNorth Fork Bad Rv
Location12.1 W 4.6 N Philip
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.11131, -101.90853
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2022)
Projected traffic28 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Grindstone Rd. over North Fork Bad Rv built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Grindstone Rd. over North Fork Bad Rv 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does E. Grindstone Rd. over North Fork Bad Rv carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E. Grindstone Rd. over North Fork Bad Rv?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E. Grindstone Rd. over North Fork Bad Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.