US Bridges

Dusty Ridge Road over Mitchell Ck

Good

Haakon County, South Dakota · 2 W & 5.1 N Midland · Structure no. 000000028400419

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dusty Ridge Road over Mitchell Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dusty Ridge Road over Mitchell Ck 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 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesDusty Ridge Road
CrossesMitchell Ck
Location2 W & 5.1 N Midland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.14081, -101.20644
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2022)
Projected traffic39 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dusty Ridge Road over Mitchell Ck built?

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

What condition is Dusty Ridge Road over Mitchell Ck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dusty Ridge Road over Mitchell Ck carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dusty Ridge Road over Mitchell Ck?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dusty Ridge Road over Mitchell Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.