US Bridges

Old HWY 85 over Boxelder Ck

Good

Harding County, South Dakota · 3.0E & 4.3N Buffalo · Structure no. 000000032280212

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 85 over Boxelder Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY 85 over Boxelder Ck in Harding County, South Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesOld HWY 85
CrossesBoxelder Ck
Location3.0E & 4.3N Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.64424, -103.48407
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 85 over Boxelder Ck built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 85 over Boxelder 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 85 over Boxelder Ck carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 85 over Boxelder Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 85 over Boxelder Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.