Old NE Road over Big Buffalo Ck
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, South Dakota · 2W & 2.4S Cactus Flat · Structure no. 000000036100136
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old NE Road over Big Buffalo Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old NE Road over Big Buffalo Ck in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 27 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old NE Road over Big Buffalo Ck built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old NE Road over Big Buffalo 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Old NE Road over Big Buffalo Ck carry?
About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old NE Road over Big Buffalo Ck?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Old NE Road over Big Buffalo Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.