US014 over Belcher Ck
PoorHaakon County, South Dakota · 4.3 E of Philip · Structure no. 000000028212477
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 660
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US014 over Belcher Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US014 over Belcher Ck in Haakon County, South Dakota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 938 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US014 over Belcher Ck built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is US014 over Belcher Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does US014 over Belcher Ck carry?
About 660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US014 over Belcher Ck?
The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US014 over Belcher Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.