US085 N over Polo Ck
FairLawrence County, South Dakota · 1 S I 90 Interch · Structure no. 000000041162096
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,477
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US085 N over Polo Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US085 N over Polo Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 3,477 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,038 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US085 N over Polo Ck built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US085 N over Polo 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US085 N over Polo Ck carry?
About 3,477 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US085 N over Polo Ck?
The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US085 N over Polo Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.