US Bridges

Whitewood Service over County RD Rc P&e RR

PoorClosed to traffic

Lawrence County, South Dakota · E Boundary Whitewood · Structure no. 000000041211100

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
254 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitewood Service over County RD Rc P&e RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitewood Service over County RD Rc P&e RR in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2032. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitewood Service
CrossesCounty RD Rc P&e RR
LocationE Boundary Whitewood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates44.46096, -103.63691
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating6.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitewood Service over County RD Rc P&e RR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitewood Service over County RD Rc P&e RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does Whitewood Service over County RD Rc P&e RR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Whitewood Service over County RD Rc P&e RR?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Whitewood Service over County RD Rc P&e RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.