US085 over Buffalo Ck
FairHarding County, South Dakota · 2.9 S JCT Sd 20 E · Structure no. 000000032250300
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,330
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US085 over Buffalo Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US085 over Buffalo Ck in Harding County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,744 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US085 over Buffalo Ck built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is US085 over Buffalo Ck 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US085 over Buffalo Ck carry?
About 1,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US085 over Buffalo Ck?
The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US085 over Buffalo Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.