US Bridges

US085 over Whitewood Ck

Fair

Lawrence County, South Dakota · 0.1 NE JCT US 385 · Structure no. 000000041156169

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,939
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US085 over Whitewood Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US085 over Whitewood Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,939 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,606 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS085
CrossesWhitewood Ck
Location0.1 NE JCT US 385
RouteU.S. Route 85
Coordinates44.35906, -103.73913
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,939 (2024)
Projected traffic8,606 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US085 over Whitewood Ck built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US085 over Whitewood Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US085 over Whitewood Ck carry?

About 5,939 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US085 over Whitewood Ck?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US085 over Whitewood Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.