Horseshoe Butte RD over Black Pipe Ck
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, South Dakota · 1.9E & 3.7S Belvidere · Structure no. 000000036459153
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Horseshoe Butte RD over Black Pipe Ck is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Horseshoe Butte RD over Black Pipe Ck in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.3 mi (52 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Horseshoe Butte RD over Black Pipe Ck built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Horseshoe Butte RD over Black Pipe 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Horseshoe Butte RD over Black Pipe Ck carry?
About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Horseshoe Butte RD over Black Pipe Ck?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Horseshoe Butte RD over Black Pipe Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.