US Bridges

W. 2nd ST over Ree Ck

Poor

Hand County, South Dakota · Miller · Structure no. 000000030154258

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 2nd ST over Ree Ck is a concrete arch - thru carrying W. 2nd ST over Ree Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesW. 2nd ST
CrossesRee Ck
LocationMiller
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.5171, -98.99858
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$383,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 2nd ST over Ree Ck built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 2nd ST over Ree 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does W. 2nd ST over Ree Ck carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W. 2nd ST over Ree Ck?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns W. 2nd ST over Ree Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.