US Bridges

Dorsette Road over Redwater Rv

Good

Lawrence County, South Dakota · 4.5N 2W Spearfish · Structure no. 000000041070012

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dorsette Road over Redwater Rv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dorsette Road over Redwater Rv in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDorsette Road
CrossesRedwater Rv
Location4.5N 2W Spearfish
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.58825, -103.91044
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2022)
Projected traffic69 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Dorsette Road over Redwater Rv built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dorsette Road over Redwater Rv 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Dorsette Road over Redwater Rv carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dorsette Road over Redwater Rv?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dorsette Road over Redwater Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.