US Bridges

Wagner RD over Big Nasty Ck

Good

Harding County, South Dakota · 0.4 S of Ralph · Structure no. 000000032480124

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagner RD over Big Nasty Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wagner RD over Big Nasty Ck in Harding County, South Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2032. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesWagner RD
CrossesBig Nasty Ck
Location0.4 S of Ralph
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.77179, -103.06643
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2022)
Projected traffic23 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Wagner RD over Big Nasty Ck built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wagner RD over Big Nasty 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 Wagner RD over Big Nasty Ck carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wagner RD over Big Nasty Ck?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wagner RD over Big Nasty Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.