US Bridges

Harding RD over South Fork Moreau Rv

Fair

Harding County, South Dakota · 11.5 W 2.5 S Redig · Structure no. 000000032135495

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harding RD over South Fork Moreau Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying Harding RD over South Fork Moreau Rv in Harding County, South Dakota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2032. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesHarding RD
CrossesSouth Fork Moreau Rv
Location11.5 W 2.5 S Redig
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.2341, -103.78242
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2022)
Projected traffic22 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harding RD over South Fork Moreau Rv built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harding RD over South Fork Moreau 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Harding RD over South Fork Moreau Rv carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Harding RD over South Fork Moreau Rv?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Harding RD over South Fork Moreau Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.