Whitewood Valley over Whitewood Ck
FairLawrence County, South Dakota · 6.5 NE Whitewood · Structure no. 000000041238044
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 119 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitewood Valley over Whitewood Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Whitewood Valley over Whitewood Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2032. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitewood Valley over Whitewood Ck built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whitewood Valley 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Whitewood Valley over Whitewood Ck carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Whitewood Valley over Whitewood Ck?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Whitewood Valley over Whitewood Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.