Nemo Road over Boxelder Ck
PoorLawrence County, South Dakota · 1.3N 2.5W of Nemo · Structure no. 000000041250268
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nemo Road over Boxelder Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nemo Road over Boxelder Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Nemo Road over Boxelder Ck built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nemo Road over Boxelder Ck 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Nemo Road over Boxelder Ck carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nemo Road over Boxelder Ck?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Nemo Road over Boxelder Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.