US085 over Whitewood Ck
FairLawrence County, South Dakota · 0.8 NE JCT US 385 · Structure no. 000000041159165
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,939
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US085 over Whitewood Ck is a concrete continuous slab 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 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns US085 over Whitewood Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.