Old Belle HWY over Spearfish Ck
GoodLawrence County, South Dakota · 1.5 W 5.5 N Spearfis · Structure no. 000000041079024
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Belle HWY over Spearfish Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Belle HWY over Spearfish Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2032. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Belle HWY over Spearfish Ck built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Belle HWY over Spearfish 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Old Belle HWY over Spearfish Ck carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Old Belle HWY over Spearfish Ck?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Old Belle HWY over Spearfish Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.