US Bridges

ST Onge Road over False Bottom Ck

Good

Lawrence County, South Dakota · 2.6 S St. Onge · Structure no. 000000041165066

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Onge Road over False Bottom Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Onge Road over False Bottom Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesST Onge Road
CrossesFalse Bottom Ck
Location2.6 S St. Onge
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.50864, -103.7194
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 ST Onge Road over False Bottom Ck built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Onge Road over False Bottom 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 ST Onge Road over False Bottom Ck carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST Onge Road over False Bottom Ck?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns ST Onge Road over False Bottom Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.